I thank my friend from Georgia for yielding and I rise in support of this rule. This is a subject that generates much emotion from all sides--and I applaud this rule for allowing those with opposing views a fair opportunity to be heard. In my opinion. the uniqueness of America stems from the fact that. although we are a Nation of immigrants hailing from all parts of the world. we have guiding principles enshrined in our Constitution that focus on what we have in common. not what divides us. Throughout the history of this great melting pot. we have demonstrated to the world that it is possible to preserve individual liberties. to uphold the traditions of a vast array of cultural heritages and to still weave a fabric of society that is uniquely American. But Mr.
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