Political Quotes

“America is distinguished internationally as a land of religious freedom. It should be a place where people should not be forced to choose between keeping their faith and keeping their job. That is why I am joining with Senators Kerry, Ensign, Mikulski, Smith, Murray, Hatch, Lieberman, Brownback, and Corzine in introducing the bipartisan Workplace Religious Freedom Act. This legislation provides a much needed, balanced approach to reconciling the needs of people of faith in the workplace. It recognizes that work and religion can be reconciled without undue hardship. Americans continue to be a religious people, many with a deep personal faith commitment. With this commitment comes personal religious standards which govern personal activity. For example, some Americans don't work on Saturdays, while others don't work on Sundays. Not because they're lazy or frivolous, but because their faith convictions call for a Sabbath day, requiring a day to be set aside as holy. Similarly, some Americans need to wear a skullcap to work, or a head covering, or a turban. As a Nation whose great strength rests in diversity, surely we can protect such diverse yet simple and unobtrusive expressions of personal faith.”