Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to this matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 590) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 590 Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form of the United States; Whereas gospel music is a cornerstone of the musical traditions of the United States and has spread beyond origins in African-American spirituals to achieve popular cultural and historical relevance; Whereas gospel music has spread beyond geographic origins in the United States to touch audiences around the world; and Whereas gospel music is a testament to the universal appeal of a historical art form of the United States that both inspires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and geographical boundaries: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates September 2010 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month''; and (2) recognizes the valuable contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. ____________________”