Sam Farr: “To think that sequestration had very little impact because you did not have to lay off or furlough people is a misnomer.”

Come to Pennsylvania. We have religious freedom. It is good for business.

If you want stable democracy and you are a highly religious society, it simply won't work without religious freedom.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.