With That In Mind And In Celebration

Today, Our Actions Must Be Motivated Only By Our Intense Desire To Achieve A Just And Lasting Peace. The Compassion And Charity Of The American People Should Be Reflected In This Legislation, Though Sadly, They Are Silenced.

As A People Of Faith, We Know That Prayer Is A Powerful Instrument. And As One Nation Under God, We Know That Many Times Our Most Powerful Tool Is Prayer.

For Hundreds Of Millions Of Americans Who Believe In God, Prayer Is Our Bridge Between Earth And Heaven, Our Way Of Opening Our Hearts To The Lord. Through This Intimate Relationship We Find Peace And Guidance.

We All Understand That Compromise Is Part Of The Legislative Process, Yet At The Same Time, I Would Submit That Wilderness Is Not For Sale.

Wilderness Designations Should Not Be The Result Of A Quid Pro Quo. They Should Rise Or Fall On Their Own Merits.