U.S. Congressman John Boozman 3rd District of Arkansas

Our Founders made it clear that faith is important in our nation. You can see God’s influence in all aspects of our government and we’re working to continue that precedent. That’s why I’m happy to report that a federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit to our national motto “In God We Trust” and the Pledge of Allegiance at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). My colleagues and I have been dedicated to defending America’s religious traditions for years and this is an important victory in maintaining God in our nation.

On July 31, 2008 I joined with more than 100 of my colleagues in sending a letter to the Architect of the Capital expressing our concerns that the CVC lacked little if any references to God, which would represent an incomplete record of our nation’s history. The phrase was added one year later and it is important that this reference will be allowed to remain in the CVC for all Americans to enjoy and observe.

I am also a proud cosponsor of H.Con.Res.274, a resolution reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

I am committed to causes to maintaining our nation’s spiritual history. As a member of the Congressional Prayer Caucus I will continue to preserve our religious history and stand up for our religious heritage.