[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1670]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID BARTON AND WALLBUILDERS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, September 25th a 
dinner gala will take place in Arlington, TX honoring the WallBuilders 
organization. I rise today to recognize WallBuilders and its valuable 
contributions to our great country.
  WallBuilders is a national pro-family organization which distributes 
historical, legal, and statistical information that encourages people 
become active in their local schools and communities.
  WallBuilders has been a renowned resource for educating Americans of 
their rich faith based heritage since 1989 when David and Cheryl Barton 
founded the organization. Since then, WallBuilders has produced 
numerous works and award-winning videos applying the lessons of our 
national history to contemporary issues.
  WallBuilders derives its name from the Old Testament book of 
Nehemiah, when the nation of Israel rallied together to help rebuild 
the walls of Jerusalem.
  Sadly, the moral foundations of America have been severely shaken. As 
the English Statesmen Edmund Burke said, ``All that is necessary for 
the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.'' Thankfully 
WallBuilders, under the steady leadership of David Barton, is doing 
something.
  The dedication and devotion to the constitutional, moral, and 
religious foundation on which America was built remains essential for a 
return to original intent. I believe that a public understanding of our 
founding principles is vital to the continuity of our Republic.
  The reach of WallBuilders extends far beyond the Texas borders. For 
example, David Barton's message of faith and hope impacted Congressman 
Scott Garrett of New Jersey and his wife. At a recent event discussing 
his personal life, Garrett mentioned how David Barton touched his heart 
and changed his life. Now that's not something you hear about every day 
on Capitol Hill.
  We Americans share a noble past. The blood of our ancestors has given 
us freedom and independence. I join WallBuilders and all those 
attending the dinner gala in celebrating God's gift of liberty. May our 
resolve for defending it only be strengthened.
  God bless America. God bless WallBuilders. I salute you.

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