Joseph Pitts actually said...

"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..."

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

"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..."

"the Federal Department of Health and Human Services forcing every single person in this country to pay for services that they may morally oppose."