Madam Speaker, while these young folks are setting this up for me, I want to start off tonight by talking about what we've been talking about in this hour now for close to a year, and that is that the United States is a Nation of laws, not of men. It was designed by our Founding Fathers to be such. It is something we are proud to be a part of. It's something we are proud to step up to the plate and say we defend because we believe that the rule of law is more fair than having individuals set their own rules as kings and dictators do. And so, the rule of law is a sacred part of our institution. We say that the people will elect representatives to represent them in this Congress and in State legislatures across the country and other legislative or quasi-legislative bodies to speak on their behalf, to vote on their behalf, and to set up laws and rules which establish what a civil society will be and what we will consider right and wrong in our world. This is a simple concept, arguably, a biblical concept going back for centuries and centuries, in fact, thousands of years. There have been sets of rules in every society, every culture, and every religious background, sets of rules that are established that allows society to function. The rule of law is important to America.…
Share & report
More from John Rice Carter
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jekyll Island, Georgia, for being home to two of the South's best beach bars as highlighted by ``Southern Living.'' These beloved spots showcase Georgia's coastal charm, creating unforgettable…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Tiffany Cooper, a beloved wife, mother, and teacher, who recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Cooper was a remarkable, loving, kind, and faithful woman. She…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Harry deAntonio, who sadly passed away this March. A Florida native and graduate of the University of Central Florida, Harry began his career in broadcast journalism, reporting on local policy…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Effingham County Commission Chairman Wesley Corbitt, who was recently honored for his 8 years of service. During his two-term tenure as chairman, Mr. Corbitt embodied Effingham County's mission to…





