Brian Babin: “I thank my good friend, Mr. Lamborn from Colorado, for having this Special Order Hour. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in…”

“I thank my good friend, Mr. Lamborn from Colorado, for having this Special Order Hour. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 79th annual National Bible Week. Since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941, every President has set aside a time of reflection and a time of gratitude for the Good Book in acknowledgment of its profound influence on humankind. The Bible was perhaps the most accessible book to our Founding Fathers, and its principles gave them valuable insights about human nature, civic virtue, political authority, and the rights of our citizens. Many of our founding documents contained references to the great truths found in Scripture. As stated in the Declaration of Independence, ``That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.'' Mr. Speaker, much like the early days of this great country, we are at a critical time in our history in America. The decisions we make now will set our course for years to come. It is my fervent prayer that we, as Americans, turn to the Scriptures for healing and for direction. Its principles are timeless, and its wisdom is trustworthy. The Bible has been my comfort in sorrow, my counsel in decisionmaking, my companion in day-to-day life.…”