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John Bel Edwards: “Each morning Members of this House with hand over heart turn to this flag and give a pledge: One nation under God…”

On the recordJuly 23, 1996
Each morning Members of this House with hand over heart turn to this flag and give a pledge: One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. In a few moments with our votes we will decide whether justice for all is simply words to be recited, an ideal worth defending. I believe in the Pledge of Allegiance, I believe it is worth reciting, and I believe it is worth defending. Vote ``yes'' on this amendment.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana
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Advocating for an amendment related to the Pledge of Allegiance.

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