Newt Gingrich: “I simply want to take a minute to recognize my pastor, Ike Reighard, who I think has combined the eternal teachings and…”

“I simply want to take a minute to recognize my pastor, Ike Reighard, who I think has combined the eternal teachings and wisdom of the Bible with the realities of modern life in such a way that I find, at least, and my wife Marian would agree, that he is one of the most inspirational and at the same time most practical preachers. It is a great honor to us to have him here. New Hope Baptist Church is a tremendous institution with a very strong commitment to outreach and to evangelism. On my behalf, I appreciate very much the House allowing him to lead us in prayer today.”