Political Quotes

“Once again, dear friends, into the breach. We stand in the breach again for freedom. We stand in this historic Chamber with Washington on one side and Lafayette on the other. In 2 years, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of this country, this freedom, this democracy, which would not have happened without money from the Netherlands, money from France, guns from France, a navy from France. Allies stood at the side of the birth of this Nation. The birth of freedom was born here, so today, we come to this House floor to see that freedom is fought for here in this House. Last week, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan stood on this floor and called this Nation the indispensable Nation--not to do it alone, not to stand in the breach alone, but to lead. Today, the United States will once again step up and lead. Today, we will send the world the message: We stand with those who stand for freedom, and we hold to account those who are against freedom. This bill supports our allies. This bill condemns our rivals and our enemies. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to vote for this bill. Madam Chair, America 250--in two years, this House will celebrate the 250th birthday of our Declaration of Independence. As Americans, we are all versed in our Founding, our struggles in the American revolution. We recall the lack of food and pay for our troops, the misery of winter at Valley Forge. What we must remember is that we did not win our independence alone.…”