On the recordMarch 16, 2000
Every so often somebody comes into our lives that has a tremendous impact on us. And this is the case of the man who just gave the invocation, Bishop Thomas Shaw. He left his diocese, as the largest Episcopal diocese in this country, to come down and be with us for a month, not to preach, not to tell us things, but to learn with us about this great democracy. He has given us much, and the most important thing he has given us is his example. Everyone has words. We use a lot of words around here. His example has been extraordinary. And I only hope that the examples that he gives to us will be given to others in other parts of this country to be able to come down and understand this precious thing which we call a Republic. So I thank Bishop Shaw for being with us.
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