U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) (R), speaks outside the U.S. Capitol during a news conference to discuss the display of nativity scenes at public buildings during the Christmas season, in Washington December 7, 2006. The Christian Defense Coalition and members of Congress were calling for people across America to apply for permits to set up nativity scenes in front of their government buildings December 19 through the 22. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (UNITED STATES)