Political Quotes

“I, too, was greatly disturbed, as were my constituents, by rumors that there may have been attempts used to have Arlington Cemetery and the privilege of being put to rest there used for political fund-raising purposes. My grandmother served this country as a nurse in World War I. She had three sons, who all served this country in World War II. My father was in the Navy as an enlisted man. My father-in-law served 30 years in the Navy and retired as a captain. Our family takes great pride in the service that they have offered this country. It extends to all people, Democrats, Republicans, rich and poor, the ability to make a sacrifice to serve this country. And Arlington is where we honor those who have perhaps sacrificed the most in the cause of freedom and upholding liberty in this great Nation. So it is with great pleasure that I speak out in favor of this bill. My generation wants to honor those who have sacrificed for our country and those who will sacrifice for our country by serving in the military in the future.”