Tony Perkins: “I think it's really kind of setting the stage to clamp down on -- on those who are expressing themselves against these…”

The fact is there are not cohesive voices within the Republican Party providing leadership, giving those ideas.

The reality is the president has to choose between delivering to a radical but small and vocal portion of his base or keeping the support of a lot of moderates that he needs to pass other issues like health care reform.

We must advocate for individuals like Meriam.

The United States is obligated under international law to uphold, support, and promote religious freedom.