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“I am proud to support House Concurrent Resolution 248. The terrorist attacks of September 11 and ongoing threats to our security have left us all searching for comfort. They have also brought us together in our support for our Nation and for those defending us and our values. I believe we need to encourage even more public displays of support for America. One way to do this is by supporting the use of the phrase ``God Bless America,'' including the use of the phrase by schools. These words can provide the comfort communities need and show appropriate support for America. This House concurrent resolution makes clear Congress' support for displaying the words ``God Bless America'' by public schools as an expression of support for the Nation. We would expect schools, especially in this time, to want to convey the national ideal of patriotism for this country. It is only appropriate that we support schools in their quest to exemplify this idea. We must support the expression of patriotism for the Nation by schools. I believe that the words ``God Bless America,'' as used by this country's Founding Fathers, appropriately show this support. I urge my colleagues to support House Concurrent Resolution 248.”