2008-07-01 Prepared Remarks of Senator Barack Obama

2008-07-01 \Barack Obama/writings\Christianity\separation of church and state\2008 US presidential race http://www.votesmart.org/speech_detail.php?sc_id=384150 Prepared Remarks of Senator Barack Obama &ldquo;Now, I know there are some who bristle at the notion that faith has a place in the public square. But the fact is, leaders in both parties have recognized the value of a partnership between the White House and faith-based groups. President Clinton signed legislation that opened the door for faith-based groups to play a role in a number of areas, including helping people move from welfare to work. Al Gore proposed a partnership between Washington and faith-based groups to provide more support for the least of these. And President Bush came into office with a promise to "rally the armies of compassion," establishing a new Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.&rdquo; Commentary: 2008-07-05 Obama's America blesses God   