Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman. Many of the early American settlers, we reference them many times. They came to the New World with the express purpose of following the Bible according to the convictions of their own consciences. One of the first acts of Congress during the tumultuous beginning of our Nation was the authorization of an American published Bible. The war with the British had cut off any supply of Bibles from England. Our Founding Fathers understood how important it was for the American people to have Bibles. Robert Aitken, a private citizen, brought this need to the attention of Congress. In his letter, he wrote: ``This work is an object worthy the attention of the Congress of the United States of America, who will not neglect spiritual security, while they are virtuously contending for temporal blessings.'' So in 1782, Congress reviewed, approved, and authorized the first known English language Bible to be printed in America. They passed a congressional resolution. I am not sure how many votes this would get if we brought this today. I know I would support it. ``Resolved: That the United States in Congress assembled, highly approve the pious and laudable undertaking of Mr.…”