Political Quotes

“In that article, George W. Bush talked about the impact Billy Graham had on his life. My favorite line from that article talked about when George W. Bush's father was President, and his father was gone, and he and his mother Barbara were having dinner at the White House. They began to argue a little bit about what it took to get to Heaven. So Mrs. Bush just decided, well, we will call Billy Graham and ask him what it takes to get to Heaven. If anybody would know, Billy Graham would know. According to President Bush, here is what Billy Graham said to them: Barbara and George, I believe what is written in the New Testament. But don't play God. He decides who goes to heaven, not you. We spend a lot of time arguing about lots of things, but a grace- filled life, a life built on the fundamental principles of the Gospel, is a life that we have benefited from and we uniquely recognize today. I am glad to be here with my colleagues on the floor as we talk about this great life and the impact it had. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cotton). The Senator from South Dakota.”