House of Representatives - March 15, 2005

FLIER FROM TERRISFIGHT.ORG

Mr. Speaker, 

I want to read from a flier from the Web site terrisfight.org:

"Terri Schiavo is sentenced to die of starvation by the Florida courts, however:

"Terri responds to verbal, auditory and digital stimuli.

"Terri breaths normally on her own.

"Terri smiles, tries to talk to her family and friends and will move her limbs on command.

"Terri is not in a coma. She is reactive and has sleeping and wakeful periods.

"Terri is not a burden. Her parents, brother and sister have offered to care for her in a safe environment and she has a fund so is not a burden to anyone, taxpayers included.

"Terri's condition can improve with proper treatment.

"Don't let the Florida courts starve this innocent woman to death. Terri's time is running out."

Congress can and must act this week. We cannot allow the execution of this disabled young woman.