08/04/2008
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"They are part of an unbroken line of Americans that stretches back to our Founding; Americans of all faiths who have served and sacrificed to extend the promise of America to new generations."
"The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are."
"Together, we can give our children and our grandchildren the same protections we have cherished for decades."
"These events celebrate the role of faith in the lives of the American people."