again?
DELEGATE BENNETT: May I come forward to the
rostrum?
THE CHAIRMAN: We haven't been permitting that
on the amendments. Delegate Bennett. Is there a special
reason for it?
DELEGATE BENNETT: No, sir.
THE CHAIRMAN: Very well.
DELEGATE BENNETT: Mr. Chairman and Ladies and
Gentlemen of the Convention:
I have introduced this pro forma amendment in
order that I and perhaps others may wish to explain their
views with regard to the meaning of the freedom of religion
on declaration.
I do not wish to provoke controversy or devisive-
ness here in this Convention which has so far succeeded in
maintaining an atmosphere of good will and understanding.
I do not think, however, that we can be true to our
trust and leaye a question of such surpassing importance
without an opportunity to discuss it.
It is, as you know, on the controversial issue