Joseph Pitts actually said...

"I am also concerned about the process HHS used to issue the rule."

"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."

"It would be a great loss to the Nation and the communities we serve if our hospitals were compelled by Federal law to forgo their religious mission and consciences in order to comply with the HHS cont..."