NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “Thank God that we are a constitutional republic with rights guaranteed by the first amendment. To those who would…”

“Thank God that we are a constitutional republic with rights guaranteed by the first amendment. To those who would abridge those rights, to those who would turn a jaundiced eye to the abuses of others abroad, to those who would dare describe repressions, totalitarian regimes as strategic partners, it is time for a little straight talk. I know my colleague is familiar with the work of Bill Gertz, the Washington Times national security reporter who has authored a comprehensive evaluation of the extent to which our secrets have been stolen and leaked to hostile Nations. The name of the book is entitled 'Betrayal.' I would say not only does Communist China present a problem, but North Korea, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, those nations with whom the Communist Chinese have shared the nuclear technology reaffirms the fact that even in this alleged post-Cold War era, the world remains a dangerous place. When we assemble here in early January of the odd-numbered year every 2 years to take our oath of office, we take our oath of office to the Constitution of the United States.”