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“EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE” mentioning Mike Braun was published in the Senate section on pages S5005-S5006 on July 21.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. BRAUN. Mr. President, I rise here today to give emphasis to something I think is very important--it has been done basically annually--and that is talking about our Pledge of Allegiance. It is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our great Nation.
The United States is a symbol of freedom around the world. It is a beacon for ``the land of opportunity.''
Today, let's reaffirm our allegiance to the United States. I urge my colleagues to pass this annual resolution that simply expresses support for our Pledge of Allegiance.
This resolution was first raised by Senator Tom Daschle back in 2002 and passed without objection. Now, nearly 20 years later, this resolution is probably more important than ever.
We have seen countless attacks on our flag and the values it represents. The American flag is a symbol of hope and perseverance across the world. Whether in Cuba, Hong Kong, or Venezuela, those suffering under tyrannical regimes proudly wave the American flag in protest.
The U.S. Senate must stand in support of the Pledge of Allegiance, one of our most powerful expressions of national unity.
Mr. President, as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 309, submitted earlier today.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:
A resolution (S. Res. 309) expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
Mr. BRAUN. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Without objection, it is so ordered.
The resolution (S. Res. 309) was agreed to.
The preamble was agreed to.
(The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')
Mr. BRAUN. I yield the floor.
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