President Trump yesterday spoke for an hour to those attending the
Faith and Freedom Coalition “Road to Majority” 2019 Conference in Washington, D.C. (
Full text of remarks.) In his wide ranging comments on the accomplishments of his Administration, he said in part:
And we are once again defending and promoting our great American values. And we’re saying, “Merry Christmas” again. Do you notice? Remember? Remember? (Applause.) I usually save that for November, December, but I was just thinking — as I mentioned, I was saying, we’re going to say, “Merry Christmas.” They were all taking it down off the department stores — everything. You’d see a big red — they’d say, “Happy Holidays.” No “Merry Christmas.” They’re saying, “Merry Christmas,” again. It’s very interesting. And they’re proud of it. (Applause.)...
And now, by the way, because of what we did with respect to the Johnson Amendment — you know what I’m talking about — our leaders, like all of the people that have been so supportive — our pastors, our ministers, our priests, our rabbis — all of our religious leaders — every — we’re allowed to speak again. We’re allowed to talk without having to lose your tax exemption, your tax status, and being punished for speaking. (Applause.) And the people that we most want to hear, our great clergy, is now able to speak without fear of retribution....
We’re cherishing our nation’s religious heritage once again. My administration has taken historic action to protect religious liberty. (Applause.) We are protecting the conscience rights of doctors, and nurses, and teachers, and groups like the Little Sisters of the Poor. We’re with them. (Applause.)....
Americans’ belief in God has forged the character of our country and made our nation a light unto the world. We are respected again as a nation, I will tell you that. And I’m not only talking about from a religious standpoint. Our country is respected again. (Applause.)
