Quote by Henry Wilson

I believe if we introduced the Lord's Prayer here, senators would propose a large number of amendments to it.

I believe if we introduced the Lord's Prayer here, senators

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This quote implies that if the religious prayer, known as the Lord's Prayer, were introduced within a legislative body such as the Senate, it would likely be subjected to multiple amendments proposed by the senators. This suggests that politicians might seek to tailor or modify the prayer to align with their own beliefs or political agendas, highlighting the inherently diverse perspectives and interests present within such legislative settings.

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