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Mike Pence: “As was written long ago, there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2001
As was written long ago, there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to tear down, and a time to build; a time for war, and a time for peace. Tonight, as our American President will again walk the blue carpet of this Chamber to lead our Nation in a time of war, my hope and my prayer, Mr. Speaker, is that this President will reflect the heart of the American people from this Chamber. I know there is a need to plan, to prepare, to deploy. But justice is inherently impatient, and so am I. Mr. Speaker, I pray that the President knows in the defense of our Nation, now is the time to tear down. Now is the time for war.
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Mike Pence
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the nation in the context of the September 11 attacks and the ensuing call for military action.

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