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House affirms 'under God' in the Pledge in resolution after heated debate
Utah House of Representatives · February 22, 2007
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Summary
House Joint Resolution 12, sponsored by Representative Gibson, reaffirming the words 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance passed 61‑5 after an emotional floor debate about history, religious pluralism and constitutional separation of church and state.
Representative Carrie Gibson, sponsor of House Joint Resolution 12, framed the measure as a reaffirmation of two words added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. "These words under God ... will remind Americans that despite our great physical strength, we must remain humble," Gibson said, asking for the House’s support.
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