Political Quotes

“In conclusion I would like to say that this resolution does not state that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in government buildings. It does not force anyone to believe in God, nor does it force anyone to obey the Ten Commandments. It merely reaffirms the importance of a vital religious symbol in American societal life. As a nation we could do worse than to affirm these principles, that these principles have a place in our society and in our legal system. Families in Oklahoma would still be whole if the perpetrators of the bombing had followed the command 'thou shalt not kill.' The streets of Los Angeles would have been peaceful last Friday if two men had followed the command 'thou shalt not steal.' Ronald Reagan said it best when he stated that billions of laws have been enacted throughout history and none of them have improved on the Ten Commandments one bit. Although this measure is a sense of Congress and it is not legally binding, I strongly believe that this resolution is an important symbolic gesture. I urge my colleagues to support House Concurrent Resolution 31.”