The First Amendment Defense Act is absolutely critical to the many charitable and service organizations in this country whose convictions about marriage are fundamental to their work.

The First Amendment Defense Act does not allow Federal workers or contractors to deny services or benefits to same-sex couples.

I say to all detractors of this very measured piece of legislation just read it, please.

If that doesn't underscore why we need this legislation, Mr. Chairman, I don't know what does.

I think the First Amendment says, no, you don't.

That is why this bill is so important.

Even Director Comey acknowledged this fact at a recent congressional hearing.

I think it's a travesty, because I don't think Hillary Clinton has been treated like any other American would've been treated under the same circumstances.

So who ultimately made the decision?

I think a lot of people already think that there are two systems, as many have talked about, one for we, the people, a different one, entirely different one, for the politically connected.

every American, including the President of the United States, including a candidate for the highest office in our land, ought to be treated equally under the law.