Thomas Foley: “In the dark hours after September 11 there was one thing that brought a Nation together, young and old, rich and poor…”

“In the dark hours after September 11 there was one thing that brought a Nation together, young and old, rich and poor, black and white, Hispanics, and that was the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of this great Nation. As men and women were toiling to rescue victims in Washington, Pennsylvania and New York, our hearts and minds turned to God to ask for divine guidance as we struggled with this difficult time. Now, judges of the Ninth Circuit of the left coast of the United States have decided that this Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. The ACLU may be applauding a ruling, but their victory will be short-lived. One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all; behind me 'In God We Trust,' in a Nation God guides us in a country where free people worship. I reject the court's ruling. I urge Congress to immediately undertake a constitutional amendment, and I salute every man and woman in uniform who serves this Nation being guided by God's love and inspiration.”