William Helms: “the U.S. Senate, since the inception of the 104th Congress, has thus far participated in two significant debates. The…”

“the U.S. Senate, since the inception of the 104th Congress, has thus far participated in two significant debates. The first determined the role of the Federal Government in the affairs of the States; and the second will decide whether, after decades of insane spending of the American taxpayers' money, the U.S. Congress will finally get around to controlling itself with a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. All of us should recognize the importance of these significant issues. Certainly, I do. However, one wonders whether liberal politicians, who time after time have beaten back attempts to restore moral and spiritual principles to our society, are not content for Congress to focus its attention on the Nation's economic woes while spiritual issues--for example, protecting unborn life and restoring school prayer--are being sidetracked with harsh rhetoric such as extreme, worthless, and insignificant. Mr. President, lest our leftward-tilted friends become too satisfied with the neglect of religious and spiritual values in America, they should be reminded of what our Nation's first President acknowledged-- and what so many in Congress have disregarded--that our Nation's material and spiritual wealth is bestowed by the Creator only when we seek His guidance in our Nation's affairs.”