Mr. Speaker, we have reached a point in history where some have forgotten that it is the family, not the government, that is the fundamental building block of our society.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The question of the family now divides our society so deeply that the opposing sides cannot even agree on a definition of the institution they are arguing about.
America, in all its institutions, whether it be the family or government, has forgotten and neglected its children.
The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government.
Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and give us hope for tomorrow. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, or well-managed, can provide what our families provide.
The government is becoming the family of last resort.
The family is the first economy. If the family breaks down, well, government gets bigger because of the consequences of family breakdown. We see in the neighborhoods where there are no marriages and there are no two-parent families.
Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
We must never forget what government is not. Government is not a philanthropic organization. Government is not the family. And government certainly is not the church.
The building block of every community is family.
There is a role for government, but no matter how much money the government spends, it will never be able to take the place of parents and strong families.
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