Mike Pence: “in these uncertain days, it is important that we cling to the permanent things and the ancient truths. Among them is the…”

“in these uncertain days, it is important that we cling to the permanent things and the ancient truths. Among them is the principle that fear is useless, what is needed is trust. As we prepare in the next hour to vote on H.R. 2975, the PATRIOT Act of 2001, I rise as a proud member of the Committee on the Judiciary to say this legislation is about trust. It is not about fear. It is about trusting the law enforcement authorities of this country with the powers, some temporary, some permanent, to stop those who would wage war on our citizens before they level the attacks. We do not bring this legislation to this floor in fear. We bring this legislation to the floor in trust. We trust in God. We trust in the governing authorities that our God has placed for such a time as this. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in strongly supporting the PATRIOT Act of 2001.”