2001CRE2090A NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK
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[Congressional Record: November 15, 2001 (Extensions)]
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NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK
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HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, November 15, 2001
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am indeed honored and pleased to
serve as Congressional Co-chair for National Bible Week, November 18-
25, 2001. As we celebrate another blessed day of remembrance,
Thanksgiving, we are to be thankful to be living in a country where the
Holy Bible can be read and where we have the freedom to practice what
the Bible teaches without fear of repression or punishment, and to
worship as we believe.
Our 4th Commandment commands us ``Remember the Sabbath day, to keep
it holy.'' We attend the church of our choice on that particular day
and read from the Bible during service, then unfortunately place it on
a shelf until the next attendance. However, daily reading of the Bible
should be encouraged. It is a wonderful source of comfort, spiritual
guidance, uplifting spirits, and the religious history of our
existence. From Genesis to Revelations, the Bible covers our moral
laws, how to receive salvation and the promise of everlasting life. It
is truly our daily bread.
Our great country was established on the teachings of the Bible. The
Pilgrims landed on our shores with the Bible in their hands. Our
founding fathers were rooted in the Bible. Leaders from our first
president to our present legislators quoted verses at speaking events.
The Bible contains an answer for every life situation to help us cope
and strengthen our resolve. I strongly encourage everyone to read the
Bible daily, and to begin during National Bible Week I congratulate the
National Bible Association for its role in arousing interest in the
Holy Bible.
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