[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 21, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5005-S5006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  Mr. BRAUN. Mr. President, I rise here today to give emphasis to 
something I think is very important--it has been done basically 
annually--and that is talking about our Pledge of Allegiance. It is an 
expression of patriotism and commitment to our great Nation.
  The United States is a symbol of freedom around the world. It is a 
beacon for ``the land of opportunity.''
  Today, let's reaffirm our allegiance to the United States. I urge my 
colleagues to pass this annual resolution that simply expresses support 
for our Pledge of Allegiance.
  This resolution was first raised by Senator Tom Daschle back in 2002 
and passed without objection. Now, nearly 20 years later, this 
resolution is probably more important than ever.
  We have seen countless attacks on our flag and the values it 
represents. The American flag is a symbol of hope and perseverance 
across the world. Whether in Cuba, Hong Kong, or Venezuela, those 
suffering under tyrannical regimes proudly wave the American flag in 
protest.
  The U.S. Senate must stand in support of the Pledge of Allegiance, 
one of our most powerful expressions of national unity.
  Mr. President, as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent 
that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 309, submitted 
earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 309) expressing support for the 
     Pledge of Allegiance.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. BRAUN. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, 
the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be 
considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or 
debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 309) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record 
under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')
  Mr. BRAUN. I yield the floor.

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