Vice President JD Vance addressed a crowd of thousands at the March for Life, emphasizing that the United States cannot remain indifferent about the value of life. “We cannot be neutral. Our country cannot be indifferent about whether its next generations live or die,” he said. He highlighted the theme of this year’s march: that life is a gift, and praised the technological advances and medical breakthroughs that have helped save countless lives.

Reflecting on his personal life, Vance shared that he and his wife, Usha, are expecting their fourth child, reinforcing his advocacy for strong families and growing families as central to a thriving nation. He also reminded attendees of the Dobbs decision, which ended nearly five decades of judicial control over abortion laws, calling it a milestone in building a culture of life.

Vance detailed the administration’s pro-life policies, including restoring religious freedom, ending federal funding mandates for abortion, protecting conscience rights for healthcare workers, expanding child tax credits, and cracking down on Planned Parenthood fraud. He also highlighted the expansion of the Mexico City Policy, blocking U.S. aid to international NGOs that perform or promote abortions abroad.

Vance framed the fight for life as both a political and cultural effort, warning against indifference and emphasizing that defending life is essential to preserving civilization. He praised marchers for their perseverance, noting that the movement relies on advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement to persuade Americans to value life.

Closing his remarks, Vance encouraged participants to remain joyful and persistent, acknowledging decades of advocacy that laid the groundwork for recent victories. “Take heart in how far we’ve come. But don’t lose sight of why we march,” he said, affirming that the administration remains a steadfast ally of the pro-life movement.