Day of Prayer Not Unconstitutional

Washington, Apr 16 - Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA) issued the following statement in response to a federal judge’s decision finding the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional.

“This decision is outrageous and unbelievable. What a great demonstration of how badly we need federal judges who respect the meaning of the Constitution,” said Chairman Price. “The National Day of Prayer does not establish religion or force anyone to engage in prayer. It is simply a reminder of the importance that prayer has played in the lives of Americans and in the foundation of our principles. Americans have observed days of prayer going back to the time of the Founders, and service was routinely held in the Capitol. The National Day of Prayer is fully in keeping with the Constitution’s protection of religious freedom. I call on President Obama and the Department of Justice to actively, visibly, and aggressively appeal this ruling.” ###

Congressman Tom Price is Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4.16.2010