Joseph Pitts actually said...

"It is ironic that the proponents of the healthcare law talked about the need to expand access to services but the administration issues rules that could force providers to stop seeing patients because..."

"While the rule does include a religious exemption, many entities feel that it is inadequate and violates their conscience rights."

"We cannot turn the clock back. We shouldn't let the Republicans confuse the issue."

"the HHS definition of religious employer contravenes the First Amendment by putting the Federal Government in the position of determining what parts of a bona fide religious organization are religious..."