Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a group of veterans from the 20th Congressional District in California: Rick ``Phin'' Phinney, Steve ``Pops'' Culver, and Hy ``Crash'' Libby, the three ``black sheep'' from the American Legion Post 31, who are about to complete an epic motorcycle ride across our country to raise awareness and financial support for the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery. Two weeks ago, I met and sent off the three riders and their crew at the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, and tomorrow, all of them will arrive at the Arlington National Cemetery. Throughout that epic ride, they have been carrying a large American flag, and once they get here, that flag will be flown over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The veterans will then return that flag to Central Coast Veterans Cemetery where it will be proudly flown over that hallowed ground. Having driven 10,000 miles through 21 States, the three black sheep will truly have an epic ride. From our community's veteran cemetery there on the central Coast to our Nation's veterans' cemetery here in our Capital, this journey will not only support the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, it will serve as another demonstration of what our veterans do best: serve those who serve our Nation. And for that, I not only recognize Phin, Pops, and Crash, I honor them and I thank them, once again, for their service. ____________________”