Amata’s Statement for Presidents Day 2023
Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement highlighting Presidents Day:
“This Presidents Day, which is also the official federal celebration of George Washington’s Birthday, we think of the tradition and heritage throughout the administrations of 46 U.S. Presidents. From George Washington, the first President of the United States, to modern times, honoring the office of the Presidency has always been a way to revere the country, and its special freedoms. The President has great responsibility as the highest official in a growing nation of currently over 330 million people, as well as Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces, where many of our own from American Samoa serve. Under the Constitution, this office was given great authority but also carefully limited to be always temporary leadership that answers to the people, and most of all, to a solemn oath to be faithful to the Constitution. We have much to be thankful for in this history, and pray for President Biden and good decisions throughout the U.S. government.
President Biden and Congresswoman Amata at the White House last year
(I Timothy 2:1-3) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior.
Soifua, and happy Presidents Day!”
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