Falwell: 'Deep Concerns'

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On how he'll support the plan:
Here’s what I’m saying to pastors in conferences where I speak regularly: If you or one of your ministries decides to apply for faith-based initiative support, be absolutely convinced before entering the alliance that there are no strings attached, that you will never be called into question for what you believe, what you teach and preach and the way you administer your faith.... I tell these pastors, if you're going to do it, be very careful, very cautious. It’s tempting to suddenly have money available to you that you did not have to raise. I have to raise $3 million a week to operate all the ministries for which I’m responsible--$150 million a year. And through the past years of my ministry, I’ve had to raise $2.5 billion. And I’ve raised none of it through the federal government.

I’m saying to the younger group "be careful."... That’s how it works in most of the socialist countries. Be very careful that you don’t surrender any of your freedoms, any of your liberties.

On President Bush:
I am such a strong admirer and supporter of George W. Bush that if he suggested eliminating the income tax or doubling it, I would vote yes on first blush. I have such strong confidence in him as a leader, a man of integrity, and a Christian brother that I want to be a help, never a hindrance, to what he’s doing.

I’m willing to trust Mr. Bush and assist him, up to a certain line, in getting the program implemented.