Recite the Pledge of Allegiance at cabinet meetings

The opening prayer, offered by the HUD secretary, was respectfully reflective, almost inspirational.

But where was the Pledge of Allegiance? The resplendent Stars and Stripes was shining brilliantly right behind the president.

The House of Representatives formally added the Pledge to its rules during the 104th Congress ( 19951997 ) Even the Senate pledges allegiance to the United States of America .