Sam Brownback: “tomorrow, our Founding Fathers are going to be proud of us. Tomorrow as we pass, hopefully, this International Religious…”

“tomorrow, our Founding Fathers are going to be proud of us. Tomorrow as we pass, hopefully, this International Religious Freedom Act, they will be proud of the tradition that we have carried on, a tradition that finds its wording above our mantels here in this hall and says ``In God We Trust,'' a tradition that finds itself rooted in freedom, particularly religious freedom and religious expression of freedom. They will be proud that we passed this act and that we stand--and stand strong-- around the world for religious freedom, freedom from persecution, and allow people of conscience to express their conscience and their desires as they see them fit before God. Today, I stand to support the International Religious Freedom Act which addresses religious persecution worldwide. It is a noble and significant effort to confront an ancient prejudice which permeates societies and produces deep suffering. I fervently hope that this legislation will be passed for many reasons. This legislation is an expression of solidarity with embattled minority faith communities worldwide. It supports those who simply and humbly seek to practice their religion in peace without crushing governmental interference. It supports those who were commanded to stop worshiping their God and refused. It supports those who fear for safety and even life, yet continue against the odds.…”