[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 87 (Monday, June 27, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H5180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            PATRIOTIC SPIRIT

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it was my great pleasure this weekend to 
attend a wonderful patriotic program at Calvary Baptist Church in 
Winston-Salem entitled, ``Our Flag Was Still There.'' Interspersed with 
music and narration were reminders of times our country has been 
challenged and brave Americans have risen to the challenge.
  As we approach the Fourth of July and all the celebrations attendant 
to it, it was gratifying to see a major church in our area doing its 
part to remind us of our heritage and inspire people to pray for our 
country. I quote Pastor Al Gilbert: ``The flag is the symbol that has 
much standing behind it. Today there are thousands of men and women 
wearing this flag on their sleeve and standing in harm's way. We must 
stand behind them as they stand for what is behind the flag. We 
remember those who made this a great Nation and we invite you to join 
us in praying for the needs of our country today.''
  Associate Pastor Larry White: ``You are exercising your right to 
celebrate and worship freely in our great country. In light of the 
threat to the safety and peace our country has faced in recent years 
and our current world condition, we especially want to honor the men 
and women who sacrifice that we may be sustained. We salute you and 
your commitment to our country.''
  I am grateful to all of the folks at Calvary, and all the other 
churches in our country that will have similar programs this weekend, 
for their patriotic spirit and their prayers.

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