Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, as we think of the most important things tonight, we think of prayer and we think of the people of this Nation. Prayer is sometimes spoken of as a thing of last resort, but is actually our primary source of strength and power before, during, and after a crisis like this one. Above all, let us pray at this time for the endurance of survivors and rescue workers in New York and at the Pentagon so that those who are trapped can be rescued and returned to their loved ones. Let us pray for the President and all of those who offer him council and advice. Mr. Speaker, we are proud beyond words of the spirit of this Nation. The Red Cross is overwhelmed with volunteers wanting to give blood. We are proud of the orderly way in which this Nation handled a day of attack and uncertainty. We all take comfort that there are still those who will give up their time and effort to those in need; and we saw that demonstrated yesterday, and we continue to see that even now. Earlier this year, I had an opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor and to visit the place where the U.S.S. Arizona was attacked on December 7, 1941. Along with the other Members of Congress who were there with me that day, we never thought that within 4 months, America would see even more loss of human life than that terrible day in 1941. My generation has actually seen very little of war.”