[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
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                HONORING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the United States 
Constitution.
  Among our nation's founding documents, the Constitution stands out 
for its singular importance, ingenuity, and lasting effect on global 
politics. Since its drafting in 1787, the Constitution has continued to 
inspire generations of people committed to making democracy work.
  In their brilliant defense of the Constitution, Founders such as 
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay discussed the delicate 
balance of power engineered in this document. It is important to 
remember their words today and the role that Congress plays in 
oversight of the other branches of government.
  We should voice support for programs that aim to educate our nation's 
students on these fundamental Constitutional principles. The next 
generation of leaders must understand the workings of our government 
and the historic role the Constitution has played in our national 
story.
  I am pleased to recognize a Colorado organization that promotes this 
very idea throughout the country. Liberty Day provides educators and 
students with free Constitutions, copies of the Declaration of 
Independence, and other landmark American documents. Efforts like these 
increase awareness and build appreciation for the institutions our 
Founding Fathers created more than 220 years ago.
  I am proud to honor our Constitution and support those organizations 
like Liberty Day that ensure its meaning is not lost to the passage of 
time.

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