PEPFAR was authorized by Congress and Bush in 2003, and is the U.S. government's global effort to combat HIV/AIDS. The program's reauthorization in Congress has stalled and will expire at the end of September without congressional action. Some pro-life groups have raised alarm about the program's reauthorization, arguing there is potential for PEPFAR funds to go to abortions overseas under the Biden administration. "But there is no program more pro-life than one which has saved more than 25 million lives," Bush said. Bush argued PEPFAR is both in the moral and national security interests of the U.S., as it saves lives and strengthens diplomatic ties with recipient nations.

Source: Ethiopian News September 14, 2023 15:55 UTC