[Maceman]

But he was correct in his assertion that the Bill of Rights would provide a foundation for rights not granted.

The government does not grant rights. It recognizes them.

[Loud Mime]

The government does not grant rights. It recognizes them.

It does both.

[Louis Foxwell]

The government does not grant rights. It recognizes them.

This is only true if the governors accede to the premise that the government is "under God"; for, if it is not, the authority of the government is absolute and all rights derive from it.