[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1675-E1676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     COMMEMORATING CONSTITUTION DAY

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                          HON. SPENCER BACHUS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 16, 2010

  Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, September 17th is Constitution Day, a time 
to show appreciation for the foundational and supreme law of our land 
that deserves special attention this year. The principles of the U.S. 
Constitution have successfully guided our Nation through times of both 
prosperity and challenge. The genius of our Constitution rests in the 
Founding Fathers' intricate system of checks and balances and the 
division of powers between the states and the national government. This 
has helped ensure that the people are the masters of their government, 
rather than its servants. The 10th Amendment was particularly prescient 
in recognizing that the most effective, responsive, and representative 
government is that which is closest to its citizens. It has long been 
my practice to distribute copies of the Constitution to the school 
groups with whom I meet, and I am greatly encouraged by the millions of 
patriotic Americans who are now dedicating themselves to reaffirming 
and restoring the principles of limited government and personal 
freedom. Public and personal readings of the Constitution are taking 
place throughout Alabama and our country in recognition of Constitution 
Day. All Americans should reflect on an enduring document that has 
given us the magnificent gifts of

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democracy and freedom and remained relevant to providing guidance for 
our government despite the passage of more than two centuries.

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