Balance Quote by Asa Hutchinson

[T]he bill exceeds the rightful authority to which governments are limited by the essential distinction between civil and religious functions, and violates in particular…

— James Madison

Religious liberty should be a bipartisan issue.

— Ted Cruz

The bill is emblematic of the attempt by the majority party to control every aspect of our lives.

— Virginia Foxx

Because the bill in reserving a certain parcel of land in the United States for the use of said Baptist Church comprises a principle…

— James Madison

But I think it is also important that we pay tribute and acknowledge another great principle, and that is the principle of religious conviction.…

— John F. Kennedy

Besides the healthcare bill being unconstitutional and a great expansion of federal government, I think if it does not respect people's individual religious views…

— Bob McDonnell

I think it is appropriate that we pay tribute to this great constitutional principle which is enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution:…

— John F. Kennedy

Freedom of religion is a principle that is central to our Nation's Declaration of Independence. Congress has taken this positive step to protect our…

— Ron Lewis

The notion of religious liberty is that you cannot be forced to participate in a religious ceremony that's not of your choosing simply because…

— Ira Glasser

The State may justify a limitation on religious liberty by showing it is essential to accomplish an overriding governmental interest.

— Warren E. Burger

Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for…

— Thomas Jefferson

This [anti-terrorism bill] is a violation of the First Amendment right to free speech and the Fourth Amendment protection of private property... Some of…

— Butch Otter