[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
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                CONSTITUTION WEEK, SEPTEMBER 17-23, 1996

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                            HON. JAN MEYERS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 1996

  Mrs. MYERS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, September 17 to 23 is Constitution 
Week. On behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution I take 
pride in reminding my colleagues and all Americans to take a few 
minutes to reflect on that great document written and ratified 209 
years ago this week.
  The Constitution of the United States of America is an enduring 
safeguard of our freedom. Its Framers knew then that personal liberty 
is inherent in every human, but that a careful balance between that 
liberty and social order was the key ingredient of a strong nation. Our 
Republic's longevity throughout the crucible of history is testament to 
their success at achieving that balance in our basic framework. Our 
generation will be judged by future generations on how well we maintain 
that delicate balance, not forgetting that with our unparalleled 
freedoms, each of us also shoulders unparalleled responsibilities.
  My heartfelt thanks go to the Prairie Rose Chapter of the Kansas 
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their 
distinguished service to our Nation by helping to make every American 
aware of the foundation of our glorious freedom. Hopefully, through the 
efforts of patriotic Americans such as they, our enhanced knowledge of 
our own Constitution will help make us a stronger and more cohesive 
nation.

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