Political Quotes

“Today, I rise to commemorate Faith Month. As a member of the Christian faith, I see this month as a time to reflect on my own faith journey. As an American, it is time to celebrate the foundations of religious liberty that our country is built upon and the resulting prosperity that it has brought. Our country is home to over 150 million Christian believers. Now more than ever, these Americans are under threat as their beliefs are labeled bigoted, their places of worship are attacked, and their religious protections are diminished. Founding Father John Adams once said: ``Nothing is more dreaded than the national government meddling with religion.'' I agree. In a world increasingly hostile to people of faith, America must remain a refuge for those looking to worship God without fear of state reprisal. Proverbs 29:2 says: ``When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.'' Let us govern in a righteous manner and protect our fellow Americans' freedom to practice their faith as they choose.”