If we look right above the Speaker's chair, above the Speaker's chair and the flag are emblazoned the words ``In God we trust,'' which we also find on our currency. There are people that find that offensive. Does that mean we should take it off?
Discussing the phrase 'In God we trust' during a floor speech.
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