Steve Cohen actually said...

"Religious freedom is a fundamental pillar of American life."

"Yet in the name of religious freedom we cannot undermine the government's fundamental role with respect to protecting public health and ensuring equal treatment under the law."

"Moreover, the Affordable Care Act's mandate, we argue, serves two compelling governmental interests--namely, the protection of public health and welfare and the promotion of gender equality--that outw..."

"Religious freedom is indeed a fundamental pillar of American life."