Political Quotes

“Today I rise in support of the 1,300 citizens of Buhler, Kansas--and indeed all Kansans--and in fact all Americans who value religious freedom and religious liberty. The citizens of Buhler are under assault. They are the latest victims of an ungodly extortion racket perpetrated by the Freedom from Religion Foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. On September 14, 2012, the Freedom from Religion Foundation sent a letter to the mayor of the town of Buhler, Daniel Friesen, alerting him to the foundation's intent to sue the city for its city seal, which contained a cross, and for a billboard that included elements of that city seal that was in a city park. Mr. Speaker, this is an outrage. The seal and sign are harming no one; they are widely embraced by the citizens of Buhler, Kansas. The seal contains the words ``traditional values'' and ``progressive ideas.'' Unfortunately, in this case, progressive ideas are making war on traditional values, and it's high time for that to stop. Some will claim that the First Amendment to the Constitution requires the cross to be removed from this seal and sign. That's hogwash. The First Amendment begins with the words: ``Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.'' In this instance, Congress made no law. For that reason alone the First Amendment does not apply.…”