from the Senator

If you remember, in February, Democratic Senator Zell Miller made a stunning speech on the floor of the Senate about the "Deficit of Decency" in America.

I e-mailed the Senator commending him for his stand, and recieved this e-mail back today.

March 31, 2004

Dear Mr. Bohannon:


Thank you for your recent e-mail and I apologize for not getting back with you sooner. I have been overwhelmed by the correspondence I have received from Americans like yourself who share my concern about the Values Gap in this country today.


God has been at work since the beginning of this country. The first line of the Mayflower Compact states, "This voyage was taken for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith." That's why they came. That's why they endured the hardships of a dangerous ocean crossing in a frail little vessel. And literally with a musket under one arm and a Bible under the other, they built this country. We must not forget that.


When the French journalist, Alexis de Tocqueville, traveled through this country he wrote about going into churches and seeing them "aflame with righteousness." That is what made this country great and that is the only thing that will keep it great. But we must also have our political leaders "aflame with righteousness."


I shall continue to fight to restore the America our Founding Fathers envisioned and I am proud and humbled that you are at my side. God Bless you and thank you for your support and prayers.


With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,


Senator Zell Miller

Posted by micah on April 2, 2004 01:13 AM