Presenter says religion is "back" and ties it to national strength

Presenter delivered brief remarks praising what they described as a resurgence of religion in the country, saying "Religion is back in our country, bigger and stronger than it has been in many, many years." The remarks used contemporary reports and historical references to make the case that faith has returned to public life.

The presenter pointed to unspecified reports, saying they had "been reading all of those reports" and asserting that "Religion's really ... It's going up." The speaker framed that trend as broadly positive and linked it to national well‑being: "to be a great nation, you have to have religion and you have to have God in your nation." The presenter did not specify the reports cited or provide data in the transcript.

Referencing political and cultural debates, the presenter said that in 2016 "they wanted to take the Christmas out of Christmas," and stated that effort had been ended. The remarks also included a historical assertion about early settlers, saying that when the first settlers landed at Jamestown they "got off their ship, raised up a cross, and bowed down to the Lord in prayer." The transcript does not include corroborating evidence for that historical description.

The short address consisted of assertions and rhetorical claims; the transcript contains no motions, votes, or formal actions tied to the remarks. No other speakers or responses are recorded in the provided segments.