But, nonetheless, I believe that words have meaning, that actions have consequences, and that ideas matter. In the long light of history, whether or not it was well reported beyond the dome of this Capitol building, I think the American people believe that Billy Graham was right. He recently came to Minneapolis and he spoke to I do not know how many hundreds of thousands of people, both directly and indirectly through television. Billy Graham is one who has the courage of his convictions. He, like the Pope, has been willing to stand up and say, this is right, this is wrong, and this should stop.
Gilbert Gutknecht: “But, nonetheless, I believe that words have meaning, that actions have consequences, and that ideas matter. In the long…”
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Discussing the impact of Billy Graham's message during a speech.
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