Political Quotes

“Andrew Tahmooressi is a 25-year-old United States marine from south Florida who served our country bravely and honorably during two combat tours in Afghanistan. Andrew was meritoriously promoted on the battlefield to sergeant during his last tour, which shows the true character of this young man who once told his mom that he was ``nudged by God'' to join the military. Andrew suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder and was invited by a fellow marine to seek treatment in San Diego. He accidently ended up at the Mexican border, where he was arrested by Mexican authorities for possessing firearms. Andrew's mistake was taking a wrong turn. The administration's mistake is to let him languish in Mexican prisons where he faced threats and abuses. President Obama and Vice President Biden both had opportunities to demand his release, but they shirked their responsibilities and their obligations to this young man and his family. Mr. Speaker, it is time to bring our marine home now. ____________________”