David Cicilline actually said...

"Religion is no excuse for discrimination as we have long recognized when it comes to race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, and it should not be when it comes to sexual orientation or gender..."

"The Equality Act will help protect and defend that liberty for LGBT individuals, women, and others."

"As my great friend and colleague Congressman John Lewis told me when we began this work on the bill, the time is now."

"While we are examining the specific provisions of this legislation, the true question before us is much broader and goes to the heart of the country we want this to be."