Political Quotes

“With regard to the amendment in question, it was considered late at night because of the fair and open process we have in the committee. And it took us that long--from 10 in the morning until that time of the night--to get to it. Everybody knew it was coming because it was noticed and everybody had a copy of it well in advance. So it wasn't a surprise to anybody. Everybody knew it was coming. Now, the particular provision itself does not contain anything close to a word like discrimination. But just so we can make the record straight, I am going to read it: Any branch or agency of the Federal Government shall, with respect to any religious corporation, religious association, religious educational institution, or religious society that is a recipient of or offeror for a Federal Government contract, subcontract, grant, purchase order, or cooperative agreement, provide protections and exemptions consistent with section 702(a) and 703(e)(2) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 103(d) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It doesn't provide discrimination. It provides protection for rights, and, unfortunately, people want to try to twist it around to be something it simply is not. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.…”