Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize and celebrate Bill of Rights Day, which is today, December 15, 2011. The Bill of Rights was created to ensure a level of limited government. A ``parchment barrier'' was the way many of our Founding Fathers described documents such as the Constitution and its first 10 amendments--the Bill of Rights. Our Founders viewed them as an essential guarantee on our freedoms. These documents would serve as a barrier to an oppressive government, preventing such forces from overpowering its citizenry. Our Founders also knew that such documents weren't worth the parchment they were written on unless a diligent citizenry knew of their distinct worth. For the protections offered under the Bill of Rights to endure, they knew that all citizens must understand their content and importance. That's why today we celebrate Bill of Rights Day--for each of us to better understand our Bill of Rights and to know that, without them, liberty cannot prosper. ____________________”