Political Quotes

“This amendment simply clarifies one area. Faith-based groups have reached out and said they understand this and are supportive of this, but they would like to get clarity in one section. I am going to just read this section to you. As it currently reads in 7(b), it says: This title is subject to the applicability of religious employment set out in Section 702(a), which is the Civil Rights Act. What we are asking for is very straightforward. Everyone has received a copy of this. It just changes that language to read it to say: This division shall not be construed to require a religious entity described in Section 702(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make an accommodation that would violate the entity's religion. It is very straightforward. It deals only with religious entities. It reinforces the Civil Rights Act. I think it was an oversight in the way this was written. There are some faith-based groups saying: We are uncomfortable with this. It is very narrowly tailored in the way it is written. I, frankly, would accept this as a voice vote, as well, if we would like to voice this right now. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Louisiana.”