Political Quotes

“I ask my colleagues--urge them--to pass this bill. It is important that we understand the realities of war. This past weekend, many of us participated in parades, earlier this year in the Memorial Day parade, later this year in the Veterans Day parade. But war is not just about parades. War is also about sacrifice, and the Gold Star families know that better than anyone else. This bill gives us the opportunity to let Joe Nolan speak for his son, Joe; to let Mary Kight speak for her son, Michael; to let Ray and Sue Reich speak for their son, Stephen; and for tens of thousands of Americans to speak for their sons and daughters, to do what everyone in combat asks us when they come home, or if they do not: Don't forget us; please, remember. This bill is a way of honoring that request of everyone who wears the uniform. Make sure that we remember them and that we honor them. I am proud to cosponsor this bill, and I am very grateful to my colleagues for their support. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”