Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, as we gather here, President Obama is at Fort Bragg honoring and thanking our men and women in uniform for their service in the war in Iraq and for the sacrifices they've been willing to make to keep us the home of the brave and the land of the free. America's brave men and women in uniform have done everything that has been asked of them. They have performed with valor, with courage, with patriotism and a dedication to duty. It is because of our troops and the leadership of President Obama that this month we will be able to say that the war in Iraq is over, our troops are coming home for the holidays with their families. As we thank our troops, we also thank the families of our men and women in uniform for the sacrifices they have been willing to make for our country. President Obama promised to end the war in Iraq responsibly. Promise made, promise kept. When he took office, nearly 150,000 American troops were deployed in Iraq. This month our troop presence will wind down to just around a few thousand. In winding down the war, the President honored the wishes of the American people. As we mark the end of the war, we honor the nearly 4,500 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq. Tens of thousands more have been wounded. We will never forget those who were lost in the war. We will forever be grateful to them and to their families. I'm from Baltimore, Maryland. When my father was mayor, they built Baltimore stadium. What would they call it?…”