I apologize, Mr. Speaker. I just want to say that my election was a democratic election, as it was for every member in this Chamber.
Since 1993 I have been very clear on my stance in every vote in the House and in every discussion with my constituents.
Members of a religious delegation opposed to this legislation came to my office. They wanted to demonstrate in the parking lot. I invited them in. I listened for over 30 minutes. We talked and I respectfully told them why I would not vote their way.
I also know that they are my constituents and if there was an infringement on their religious rights that they could come back to me and we would be there to do that.