Berkley Center

In this discussion with President John J. DeGioia, then-Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) explained how he engages with domestic and global politics as a person of faith. Brownback has taken the lead in numerous legislative battles in defense of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, beginning at the moment of conception. On issues of religious freedom, Brownback is deeply "concerned about the tendency of the courts in recent years to weaken the First Amendment rights of religious groups or individuals to freely express their faith." In foreign policy, he believes that the "US remains the only superpower nation in the world. With great power comes great responsibility, and we, as Americans, must continue to use that power for good—to encourage political, economic, and religious freedom throughout the world."