In June, a diverse group of Christian leaders gathered at the National Press Club on behalf of the Circle of Protection to protest potential budget cuts targeting the poor. Representing the full range of Christian traditions, the speakers spoke with prophetic urgency about Jesus' call to care for the poor, the sick, the elderly — the very people the administration's budget would hurt the most.

As bipartisan Christian leaders, rising above the political debates, we must remind legislators that budgets are moral documents. Jesus reminds all who would name his name, “As you have done to the least of these, you have done to me.”

We will continue to share these statements over the next several days and we encourage you to use them to inspire your own advocacy.