Political Quotes

James Lankford: “Is there a difference in the eyes of the government between a church, a synagogue, and a business as far as their…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
Is there a difference in the eyes of the government between a church, a synagogue, and a business as far as their meeting and their operation?
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford questions the government's treatment of religious institutions versus businesses.

Share

More from James Lankford

Sep 30, 2026

A student who feels called to pastor a church or serve as a missionary should not lose access to student aid because Washington measures the value of that calling by a paycheck.

lankford.senate.gov
Oct 6, 2026

Congress has taken action to ensure taxpayer dollars are not funding organizations that perform abortions, but our work to protect taxpayers and ensure federal law is followed does not stop there," said Lankford.

lankford.senate.gov
Sep 24, 2026

As the United States engages with Beijing, we cannot forget the millions who have suffered under the CCP or those who continue to live under its repression today.

foxnews.com
Oct 1, 2026

For 50 years, the Hyde Amendment has been an important protection for American taxpayers.

lankford.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation