Pledge Protection Act of 2005

PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 -- (House of Representatives - July 19, 2006)

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Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Chairman, I come to the floor today to support this legislation that will preserve America's Pledge of Allegiance. This Congress is working to strengthen America to taking steps to continue job creation, keeping our economy growing, providing the tools that we need to fight the war on terrorism and address the problems that are leading to high energy prices.

However, we also have a responsibility to take a few minutes today to reinforce the spirit and unity of the American people by protecting our Pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance is not just a statement that our kids rehearse in schools, it is an expression of we as Americans.

The American people are united by devotion, not just to our flag but to our country. Our devotion is not just to our public, but to our principles, including liberty and justice for all. Our shared Pledge of Allegiance should not be rewritten on a whim by a few judges against the will of the overwhelming majority of American public.

That is why this legislation is so important, and I appreciate Mr. Blunt's and Mr. Akin's leadership on this issue. The Pledge Protection Act, which has 197 cosponsors, passed the House in the

108th Congress by a wide margin. Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to pass this legislation. We should use this authority with restraint.

But when it comes to protecting America's Pledge of Allegiance, we should take these thoughtful steps to exercise the will of the American people.

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