On November 29, America lost one of its most enduring pro-life champions, former Rep. Henry Hyde (R-Illinois).

During his 32-year career in the House, Hyde was one of the most vocal and unrelenting advocates of the sanctity of life. Hyde successfully proposed an amendment to ban the use of federal funds to pay for abortions in 1977, an amendment that continues to protect innocent life even today. But that was just a start. He also fought for the ban on partial-birth abortion and much more. Hyde will long be remembered as leading the first steps in a long journey in favor of the right to life. His strength and potent influence on the pro-life movement will be missed.

We offer the statements of those who, like Concerned Women for America, mourn the passing of a friend and ally.

Statements on a Statesman

Official Concerned Women for America Statement on the Passing of Rep. Henry Hyde

Honoring Henry Hyde: A Giant Is Laid to Rest

A Short Biography of Henry Hyde

Rep. Henry Hyde, Champion for the Preborn, Finishes Well

Americans United for Life Mourns the Passing of Henry Hyde

Brownback Comments on Representative Henry Hyde

Congressman Chris Smith on the Passing of Henry Hyde

A Statement on Henry Hyde from the Office of Senator Mitch McConnell

Pence Statement on Death of Hon. Henry Hyde

National Right To Life Mourns The Death of Former Congressman Henry J. Hyde

Boehner Statement on the Death of Former Congressman Henry Hyde (R-Illinois)