The GOP-controlled Congress did one thing correctly this week by granting citizenship to terminally-ill British baby Charlie Gard and his family so that they can receive experimental treatment in the U.S.
"Though there have been several independent bills to do such a thing, the residency actually passed as part of an amendment to the House Appropriations Committee Bill on Homeland Security," reports Breitbart News. "The British press originally misreported the move as granting Charlie Gard 'citizenship'."
Rep Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) tweeted on Wednesday:
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Pope Francis have all expressed support for giving Charlie's parents every opportunity to save the baby's life. Despite the fact that many hospitals have offered him sanctuary, the U.K. courts refused to allow him to go in violation of his parents' wishes -- the ultimate in state control.
Speaking last night about Charlie’s upcoming tests regarding his medical condition, his mother Connie Yates said: “Our gorgeous baby boy is still stable. We are at his bedside and feel satisfied he is not suffering or in any pain. As Charlie’s loving parents, we are doing the right thing for our son in exploring all treatment options.”
And the United States is doing the right thing by giving them the freedom to do so.
