Basic to our democratic civilization are the principles and convictions that have bound us together as a nation. Among these are personal liberty, human rights, and the dignity of man. All these have their roots in a deeply held religious faith -- in a belief in God.

I see God through my children. I speak to God through my children. I am humbled for the blessings He has given me.

Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful.

God gives us things to share, God doesn't give us things to hold.

I truly believe I've been blessed by God, and God walks with me.

That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks-for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation-for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war-for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed-for the peaceable and rational manner.