The Congress Of The United States, In

The Family Has Always Been The Cornerstone Of American Society. Our Families Nurture, Preserve, And Pass On To Each Succeeding Generation The Values We Share And Cherish, Values That Are The Foundation Of Our Freedoms.

A Strong Nation Is One That Is Loved By Its People And, As Edmund Burke Put It, For A Country To Be Loved It Ought To Be Lovely.

The Preservation Of Parks, Wilderness, And Wildlife Has Also Aided Liberty By Keeping Alive The 19th Century Sense Of Adventure And Awe With Which Our Forefathers Greeted The American West. Many Laws Protecting Environmental Quality Have Promoted Liberty By Securing Property Against The Destructive Trespass Of Pollution. In Our Own Time, The Nearly Universal Appreciation Of These Preserved Landscapes, Restored Waters, And Cleaner Air Through Outdoor Recreation Is A Modern Expression Of Our Freedom And Leisure To Enjoy The Wonderful Life That Generations Past Have Built For Us.

A Truly Successful Army Is One That, Because Of Its Strength And Ability And Dedication, Will Not Be Called Upon To Fight, For No One Will Dare To Provoke It.

Great Nations Which Fail To Meet Their Responsibilities Are Consigned To The Dustbin Of History. We Grew From That Small, Weak Republic Which Had As Its Assets Spirit, Optimism, Faith In God And An Unshakeable Belief That Free Men And Women Could Govern Themselves Wisely. We Became The Leader Of The Free World, An Example For All Those Who Cherish Freedom.