Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1057, which would require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The National World War II Memorial is located on the east end of the reflecting pool on The National Mall. The process for the dedication of the National World War II Memorial started in 1987, and it was a 17- year effort until the memorial was finally opened to the public in 2004. It is the first national memorial dedicated to all who served in World War II and acknowledges the commitment and achievement of the entire Nation. The memorial today is a top destination for millions of annual visits from all over the country and the world. The more than 16 million people who served in the Armed Forces, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home are all honored with this memorial. It commemorates the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the Nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom from tyranny throughout the world. It acts as a symbol of national unity, and it is a timeless reminder of the moral strength and power that flows when free people are at once united and bonded together in a common and just cause for liberty.…”