Friday, June 27, 2008

President Speaks At National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

Yesterday the President attended the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. In remarks (full text) he said: "Each of you here this morning is here to celebrate a simple and powerful act -- prayer to an Almighty God. You know the comfort that comes from placing our worries in the hands of a higher power. You know the humility that comes from approaching our Maker on bended knee. And you know the strength that comes from lifting our thoughts from worldly cares and focusing on the eternal." His wide-ranging remarks included references to his Faith-Based Initiative, to those serving in the military and to the struggle for human rights in Cuba. He concluded his remarks by thanking the attendees for their spiritual support, saying: "Being your President has been an unimaginable honor and a joyous experience."