[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22777]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I am indeed honored and pleased to 
serve as Congressional Co-chair for National Bible Week, November 18-
25, 2001. As we celebrate another blessed day of remembrance, 
Thanksgiving, we are to be thankful to be living in a country where the 
Holy Bible can be read and where we have the freedom to practice what 
the Bible teaches without fear of repression or punishment, and to 
worship as we believe.
  Our 4th Commandment commands us ``Remember the Sabbath day, to keep 
it holy.'' We attend the church of our choice on that particular day 
and read from the Bible during service, then unfortunately place it on 
a shelf until the next attendance. However, daily reading of the Bible 
should be encouraged. It is a wonderful source of comfort, spiritual 
guidance, uplifting spirits, and the religious history of our 
existence. From Genesis to Revelations, the Bible covers our moral 
laws, how to receive salvation and the promise of everlasting life. It 
is truly our daily bread.
  Our great country was established on the teachings of the Bible. The 
Pilgrims landed on our shores with the Bible in their hands. Our 
founding fathers were rooted in the Bible. Leaders from our first 
president to our present legislators quoted verses at speaking events. 
The Bible contains an answer for every life situation to help us cope 
and strengthen our resolve. I strongly encourage everyone to read the 
Bible daily, and to begin during National Bible Week I congratulate the 
National Bible Association for its role in arousing interest in the 
Holy Bible.

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