Duncan Faircloth: “Today Senator Helms and I will introduce legislation that will authorize the Congress to present a gold medal to Ruth…”

“Today Senator Helms and I will introduce legislation that will authorize the Congress to present a gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham in honor of their contributions to mankind. The striking of the medal will have no cost to the taxpayer. Most importantly, all of this effort will benefit children in southern Appalachia and internationally. Ruth and Billy Graham stand as shining examples of faith, family, morality, and charity. These two great North Carolinians are truly servants of the Lord and His work has been further accomplished through their lifelong efforts. Dr. Graham's crusades have reached 100 million people in person and over 2 billion worldwide on television. He is America's most respected and admired evangelist. His newspaper columns and books reach legions of people in need of spiritual counseling. And, his loving marriage of 52 years to Ruth Graham is a touching personal achievement. The Ruth and Billy Graham Children's Center, located at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, is testimony to the difference they have made in lives of others. The center's goal is to improve the health and well-being of children and to become a new resource for ending the pain and suffering of children. Mr. President, I ask the Senate to quickly act on this honor for Dr. Graham and his wife. The prayers of many deserving children could be answered by this touching tribute to Ruth and Billy Graham.”