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We should not permit prayer to be taken out of the schools; that's the only way most of us got through.

I'm for prayer in schools.

I agree with the idea that there is a separation of church and state. That teachers should not be leading prayer - a particular kind of prayer in classrooms.

Praying is like a rocking chair - it'll give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere.

With that in mind and in celebration of National Prayer Day, today I have proposed in the House of Representatives a Constitutional Amendment that would restore voluntary prayer in our Nation's schools.

It is a bipartisan gathering to be able to pray for the needs back in our districts, for our families and each other. Another thing the prayer caucus does is to address religious liberty issues around the country as they arise.

'Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale?' No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country.

Prayer is where the action is.

There can be no doubt that the practice of opening legislative sessions with prayer has become part of the fabric of our society.

Until I feel strong enough to pray sincerely and to act accordingly, I would rather not pray at all.