11+ Frank Church Quotes On Religion, Trials And Trials And Tribulations

Frank Church was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Idaho from 1957 to 1981. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was a leader in foreign policy, civil rights, and environmental protection. He is best known for his chairmanship of the Church Committee, which investigated the activities of the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Frank Church on religion, trials, trials and tribulations.

This war has already stretched the generation gap so wide that it threatens to pull the country apart. — Frank Church

The official language of the State of Illinois shall be known hereafter as the American language, and not the English language. — Frank Church

One would think America big enough to set aside wilderness preserves for the many of our citizens who seek to escape the incessant crowd, to search for solace in solitude amidst a sanctuary far removed from the banality of beer ads and cigarette commercials. — Frank Church

In a country where nature has been so lavish and where we have been so spendthrift of indigenous beauty, to set aside a few rivers in their natural state should be considered an obligation. — Frank Church

I don't want to see this country ever go across the bridge. I know the capacity that is there to make tyranny total in America, and we must see to it that this agency and all agencies that possess this technology operate within the law and under proper supervision, so that we never cross over that abyss. That is the abyss from which there is no return. — Frank Church

In examining the CIA's past and present use of the U.S. media, the Committee finds two reasons for concern. The first is the potential, inherent in covert media operations, for manipulating or incidentally misleading the American public. — Frank Church

The second is the damage to the credibility and independence of a free press which may be caused by covert relationships with the U.S. journalists and media organizations. — Frank Church

The United States must not adopt the tactics of the enemy. Means are important, as ends. Crisis makes it tempting to ignore the wise restraints that make men free. But each time we do so, each time the means we use are wrong, our inner strength, the strength which makes us free, is lessened. — Frank Church

The affluent society has built well in terms of economic progress, but has neglected the protection of the very water we drink as well as the values of fish and wildlife, scenic, and outdoor recreation resources. Although often measureless in commercial terms, these values must be preserved by a program that will guarantee America some semblance of her great heritage of beautiful rivers. — Frank Church

The National Security Agency’s capability at any time could be turned around on the American people, and no American would have any privacy left, such is the capability to monitor everything: telephone conversations, telegrams, it doesn’t matter. There would be no place to hide. If a dictator ever took over, the N.S.A. could enable it to impose total tyranny, and there would be no way to fight back. — Frank Church

In examining the CIA's past and present use of the U.S. media, the Committee finds two reasons for concern. The first is the potential, inherent in covert media operations, for manipulating or incidentally misleading the American public. The second is the damage to the credibility and independence of a free press which may be caused by covert relationships with the U.S. journalists and media organizations. — Frank Church

Life Lessons by Frank Church

1. Frank Church taught us the importance of standing up for what you believe in and fighting for the rights of the people.
2. He was a champion for civil rights and liberties and an advocate for peace and justice.
3. His legacy serves as an example of the power of one person to make a difference and inspire others to take action.