Ben Cardin: “Mr. Speaker, let me make it clear, there is no disagreement on either side of the aisle or that I know of any Member of…”

“Mr. Speaker, let me make it clear, there is no disagreement on either side of the aisle or that I know of any Member of this body, that the participation of the faith-based groups in the programs we are talking about. They are an instrumental part of the fabric of our Nation and are extremely important in the delivery of services. The question is, it must be consistent with the Constitution establishment clause and separation of church and State. I thank the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott) for bringing forward two amendments or two opportunities for us to clarify that issue. And we are going to have a healthy debate on it. At the end of the day, the House, this body will work its will; and whatever the results are, I am prepared to abide by. I urge at the end of the day that we all join together as we have during this debate and support the passage of this legislation.”