Steve Scalise actually said...

"Pastors and nonprofit leaders who wish to speak out about political candidates should be free do so."

"The absence of the Johnson amendment does not mandate nor certainly license or allow a church to become a political action committee."

"In order to restore the First Amendment free speech rights of nonprofit organizations, including churches, it is necessary for Congress to act."

"It is imperative that the free speech rights of pastors and nonprofit leaders be restored."