[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22094]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                               MY AMERICA

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                             HON. BOB STUMP

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2001

  Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, we are fortunate to have talented people all 
across this Country who are able to take the patriotism and 
appreciation each of us feel for America, our freedoms and liberty and 
translate them into word and song. Among those talented folk is Gary 
Davis, who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years, and whose 
singing and songwriting career I have had the pleasure of following.
  I proudly commend the lyrics of Gary's song, ``My America,'' to my 
colleagues as a wonderful expression of what makes our Country so 
great.


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                               My America

     ``She's always there to lend a hand
     Where evil forces breed
     An' she's the last to turn away
     A friend in time of need
     Her shoulders bear the burden
     Of the helpless and the weak
     That's why I love My America

     ``Her flag is first in battle
     For the cause of liberty
     Her children die on distant shores
     So others' may live free
     She's suffered more for freedom
     Still, she turns the other cheek
     And, that's why I love My America

     ``Her spirit never waivers
     And, her heroes never cease
     Her awesome wrath is tethered
     By her greater love for peace
     Her arms embrace the weary,
     The hopeless, and the meek
     And, that's why I love My America
     (That's why I love My America)

     ``With her enduring courage
     And, God's almighty hand
     She'd storm the fiery gates of hell
     And boldly, take command
     Her victory bells would tell the world
     `United, We Will Stand'
     And, that's why I love My America.''

     (Copyright 2001, Gary Davis)





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