Family,
faith and freedom are the foundation upon which this country has been
built and they are the reasons for its enduring success. It is these
core beliefs that have become the very heart of the American spirit.
And it is these beliefs and values, along with the courageous service
and sacrifice of so many, that has made America the kind of country
that millions all over the world wish to come to, and millions thank
God every day to be a part of.
Having the courage and taking
time to honor God’s place in our country and our country’s history
doesn’t take away from the fact that we also care deeply about other
important issues such as national security, the economy, education,
health care and social security. Throughout our country's history, we
have faced many such challenges, but because our country has been built
upon a foundation of faith, family, and freedom; and blessed with
people who care far more about the welfare of others than they do for
themselves, we have always managed to find solutions to the challenges
that we face. And that's why, if we hope to find solutions to the
challenges that we face both today and in the future, we must work
together to preserve and protect the values and traditions that have
served us so well in the past.
As for those who would remove God
from our Pledge of Allegiance and from our country and our country’s
history. Although there are a few people who would like to remove God
from every facet of our society, the vast majority of Americans do
believe in God. God has always been a part of our country, and our
country's history and culture.
God is in the Declaration of Independence, The Star Spangled Banner, The Gettysburg Address, and on every single dollar bill.
God
was there on the day so many gave their lives fighting so that we might
be free and He was there the day the Declaration of Independence was
signed.
God was there the day our boys stormed the beaches of Normandy and He was there the day the Twin Towers came down.
Without
a doubt, our country has seen some very difficult times, and yet we
have always been able to find a way to stand together in times of need,
as one people, “One Nation Under God”, to meet the challenges that we
faced.
And what has always brought Americans together, what
has given us the courage and strength to face the tough times and the
terrible tragedies that sometimes occur in our world, is Faith.
Faith
in God, Faith in Each Other, Faith in the Values and Traditions that
have so well stood the test of time. And that’s exactly why, as Moms,
we do feel that the faith and character of Presidential and
Congressional candidates matter. And, in fact, it matters more than
any other issue.
For if a man or women wishes to lead this
nation, they must first be able to show the American people that they
understand and support the American values and traditions that have for
so long stood the test of time and that they are as committed as we are
to ensuring that America remains what it has always been-"the land of
the free and home of the brave". |