I have been given assurance that churches, religious schools and other religious organizations are not within federal jurisdiction so this bill does not affect them.
This has been one of the toughest decisions I have had to make in my political career. I want everyone to respect why I made that decision because I respect everyone else's decision here. I was disgusted that as soon as this legislation passed, gays and lesbians lobbied on the Hill because the Prime Minister gave Liberal members a free vote. That was disgusting. They want me to respect their rights, but they will not respect my rights of a free vote. I found that very disgusting.
I am sorry to end on that note but sometimes these minority groups push a little too far and if they do there is going to be a public backlash.