I think Mr. Cooper has raised a very important issue with this amendment. It is by far one of the most predominant issues that filled our time with our witnesses. In this particular case, I think institutional conscience falls into the very same category as individual conscience, because many of the hospitals we have right across our country were originally founded by faith-based organizations. Their boards of directors and administrators are still faith-based and make decisions for that institution from a faith-based perspective. I think we need to respect that. We wouldn't have these institutions here today that provide these services if it weren't for these faith-based organizations that initiated them. I think this just affords them the protection they need to have to operate in a conscientiously driven organization. I think they deserve it. They have earned this.
