Washington D.C., Mar 20, 2005 / 22:00 pm
After four tumultuous days of legal battling and heated debate, congress finally agreed on legislation, which could save the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, whose feeding tube was removed by court order Friday afternoon.
Shortly after midnight Monday morning, the House passed 203-58 a resolution to let Terri’s case be heard in a federal court. The Senate approved the resolution earlier Sunday afternoon by voice vote.
President George Bush hurriedly flew to Washington from his Texas ranch to sign the measure and begin the process of getting Terri’s feeding tube reinserted. That could happen as early as today.
In a statement early Monday, the president said that, "In cases like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws, and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. This presumption is especially critical for those like Terri Schiavo, who live at the mercy of others."