[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 154 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S9620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK 2008

  Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate one of the most 
significant books in human history, the Bible. As Senate cochair of 
National Bible Week 2008, it is my honor to join the National Bible 
Association in promoting the nationwide recognition of the Bible's 
importance in our daily lives.
  One of the many important verses in the Bible that applies to us as 
leaders is found in Proverbs 21, verse 1:

       The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord. Like the 
     rivers of water, He turns it wherever He wishes.

  Our Nation has always recognized the power of an unseen hand guiding 
our fortunes and destiny, and during this important and critical 
crossroads, our Nation will do well to turn once again to the Bible for 
strength.
  This year, from November 23 to November 30, communities, churches, 
and leaders across America will celebrate National Bible Week by 
reading and reflecting on the Bible's teachings and how it can help us 
lead better lives.
  It is our responsibility as leaders to remind all Americans of the 
importance of the Bible to individuals and to our history, life, and 
the culture of our Nation. We gain much inspiration from the 
Scriptures, and the light of God will shine through us if we hold fast 
to the Bible's principles and apply them to our daily lives.
  I join my voice with my fellow National Bible Week cochair, Todd 
Akin, and the National Bible Week chairman, J. Willard Marriott, Jr., 
in urging all Americans to celebrate National Bible Week 2008.
  I yield the floor.
  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I join with my colleague from Hawaii in 
celebrating National Bible Week. I get together every Wednesday morning 
with a group of our colleagues for our weekly prayer breakfast, and he 
is always such an inspiration. He is our song leader while we do, 
except for he and the Chaplain, some of the worst singing that can be 
done. He is a great inspiration for all of us, and I commend him for 
bringing this resolution forward.

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