Gus Bilirakis: “There are a ton of costs associated with keeping the schools closed.”

Religious freedom is not simply an American value, it is a universal human right, and I truly believe that.

In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill. Again, I commend Representatives Trahan and Carey. I yield back the balance of my time.

I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I congratulate Representative Torres and others for this great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

We are learning from those experiences, because a law that gets struck down in court does not protect a child.