According to the libs he should have said,
To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Deist.
I started a new tactic with liberals:
Keep “under God” in the pledge. But allow them to substitute their own “ultimate authority” if they wish.
To some people, it would be “under Bill Clinton” or “under Hillary” (ycch) or “under the UN.” But make them state their ultimate authority. It’s FUN!