Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a forceful defense of marriage, family, and the sanctity of life Friday at the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., dismantling what he described as the far left’s cultural assault on America’s foundational institutions. Speaking to thousands on the National Mall, Vance tied the future of the nation to its commitment to life and family, framing it as a moral and civilizational crossroads.
Vance opened by underscoring the need for moral clarity. “We cannot be neutral,” he said, reminding the crowd that America’s next generations must be protected because they are not only citizens but blessings from God. Drawing on historical examples, he warned against societal decay, citing ancient cultures where children were discarded or sacrificed, and contrasting that with America’s Judeo‑Christian heritage that affirms the inherent dignity of every human being.
Highlighting his own family’s growth — announcing that he and his wife, Usha Vance, are expecting their fourth child — Vance connected personal faith and family life to national resilience. “Life itself is a gift,” he said, asserting that protecting the unborn is about more than policy; it is about preserving a civilization under God and rejecting the paganism of the past.
Vance critiqued today’s cultural narratives, which he said urge young Americans to view marriage and children as burdensome. “The far left tells our young people that marriage and children are obstacles,” he said, condemning ideas that dismiss family life in the name of climate fears or convenience. “They tell us that life itself is a burden. But we here at this march, we know that it’s a lie.”
He emphasized that family contributes not just joy but social stability, extending from the household to neighborhoods, communities, and the nation. Vance challenged the notion that fulfillment is found in careers or material success alone, saying true meaning comes from nurturing and sustaining human life. “You’re never going to find great meaning in a cubicle or in front of a computer screen,” he told the crowd, “but you will find great meaning if you dedicate yourself to the creation and sustenance of human life.”
Vance also reaffirmed the pro‑life movement’s long history, noting the March for Life began in 1974 in response to the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. He framed the movement’s persistence as proof that Americans reject the culture of death. The Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision, which returned abortion policy to the states, offers an opportunity to protect life through democratic means, he said.
Vance’s remarks reflected a broader conservative Christian view that a thriving society depends on strong families, respect for life, and a moral foundation rooted in faith. His address at the March for Life underscored that mission as central to the future of the nation.
