Every President since the first one I can remember, Dwight Eisenhower, has taken part in this great tradition. It's a privilege for me to speak where they have spoken, and to pray where they have prayed. All Presidents of the United States have come to the National Prayer Breakfast, regardless of their religious views. America's Constitution forbids a religious test for office, and that's the way it should be. Yet I have found my faith helps me in the service to people.
Faith teaches humility.
As Laura would say, I could use a dose occasionally. A recognition that we are small in God's universe, yet precious in His sight. It has sustained me in moments of success, and in moments of disappointment. Without it I would be a different person, and without it I doubt I'd be here today. There are many experiences of faith in this room.