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Bring the army of the faithful through.

But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.

We must be loyal to the forum of our government.

We now occupy the proud attitude of a sovereign and independent Republic, which will impose upon us the obligation of evincing to the world that we are worthy to be free. This will only be accomplished by wise legislation, the maintenance of our integrity, and the faithful and just redemption of our plighted faith wherever it has been pledged.

We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect. Our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.

We need a government, alas, because of the nature of humans.

I want our government to encourage and protect freedom as well as our traditions of faith and family.

We do not want to live in a theocracy. We should maintain that barrier and government has no business telling someone what they ought to believe or how they should conduct their private lives.

The government must pursue a course of complete neutrality toward religion.

Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.