The Hill
President Obama invoked God Wednesday as he criticized Congress for voting on commemorative coins and a resolution reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the national motto in all public buildings, public schools and other government institutions.
"That's not putting people back to work," Obama said. "I trust in God, but God wants to see us help ourselves by putting people to work."
Obama called on Congress to approve his jobs package.
"There's no excuse for 100 percent of Washington Republicans to say no," Obama said. "That means Republicans in Washington are out of touch with Republican voters."
Obama continued: "The American people are with me on this."
The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a measure reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the national motto. The resolution was supported by all House Democratic leaders, including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.). It attracted only nine "no" votes, eight from Democrats. The only Republican who opposed it was freshman Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.). Two Democrats, Reps. Keith Ellison (Minn.) and Mel Watt N.C.), voted "present."
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I must note Keith Ellison who voted no is the only Muslim member of congress. I’m sure he preferred the slogan, “In Allah we trust.”
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