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JOHN LINDER: “it is my great good pleasure to welcome to the House today, Dr. James Merritt, pastor of the First Baptist Church of…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 1995
it is my great good pleasure to welcome to the House today, Dr. James Merritt, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Snellville, GA. Dr. Merritt is not my pastor--but he is my friend. I enjoy attending his church to listen to a man of God speak the truth. His knowledge of the Bible, and his ability to share his understanding of it with others, has found an appreciative audience beyond Georgia as he has carried the eternal message to others. His commitment to family has led him and his wife, Teresa, to home school their sons James, Jonathon, and Jushua. His and Teresa's concern for their son's education is worth the immense commitment of time and energy required of them. Last, it is always good politically to find myself in the company of such a respected public person who is more conservative than me. Dr. Merritt is truly committed to faith, family, and freedom and it is my good fortune to call him friend.
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JOHN LINDER
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Welcoming Dr. James Merritt to the House and discussing his contributions and values.

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