Political Quotes

“I find it interesting, in listening to the presentation here, that we have focused on the Finance Committee and tax implications, referrals from the Finance Committee, and their debate, and really have, unfortunately, not addressed what I consider to be the larger issue, an issue which should have been addressed by the Judiciary Committee, an issue which goes to constitutionality and the premise of the separation of church and state in the United States of America--something that many of us find fundamental to the American experience and to our American society. I do not quarrel with the premise of the Senator from Pennsylvania. I could list, and he could, too, so many faith-based charities in his home State and my home State that have done wonderful work, and continue to do so. They receive Government assistance, and they should. I have supported them. I have found appropriations for them. I will continue to do that. I do not believe that is the issue here.”