Of the five rights listed in the First Amendment. - religion, speech, press, assembly, petition - the very first right protected is freely exercising our religion.

People only believe what they discover for themselves. We need to have civil discussions, and look at what the facts and the truth are.

Religious freedom is foundational for our country, and we must lead on religious freedom as an example in America.

With America's role in the world, we have the ability to help protect the freedom of religion around the globe.

There's huge opportunities to continue to improve efficiency in the way the government operates and improve the way government provides services to its citizens.

I had the interesting experience of having lived and worked for six years in China with Procter & Gamble, and that just changes, I think, your whole perspective in living overseas and living in a country like China.

I am very grateful for the Catholic Church and its unwavering stance on life. They have been a consistent, uncompromising voice defending life.