Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlelady from Missouri. I thank you for your leadership and also, tonight, for having this great time for us to come together to talk about a subject that, I think, is increasingly important. With great foresight and clarity, the Founding Fathers enshrined religious liberty as our First Amendment right, stating: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. This is an important constitutional right that is for every American, including servicemembers who defend those very liberties with their own lives. The ability to live one's life informed by one's faith is not just a protected constitutional right; it is also essential for the individual well-being of our soldiers. In the uniquely stressful military environment, Congress must ensure that our men and women in uniform can access religious support and practice their faith without risking career reprisals. Servicemembers increasingly fear even mentioning their faith in the military because of restrictions, uncertain policies surrounding religious expression, and a general climate of hostility towards those with particular religious or moral viewpoints. This is not your father's military. This is not the military you served in. This is a different military when it comes to respecting religious rights and freedoms.…”