Political Quotes

“Mr. President, yesterday at events all around Florida and across the country, America marked the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor--a day known not only for its tragedy but also for its role in shaping the destiny of what has come to be called the ``greatest generation.'' It is a generation that faced challenges unlike any seen before or since. It saw a decade of widespread prosperity crumble into the deepest depression in American history, and it saw the deepest depression in American history give way to the deadliest war in human history. The scope of hardship, destruction, and wickedness they faced was exceeded only by the strength and valor with which they responded. Theirs is a generation that truly saved the world. I don't think any other generation at any time can have that said of them with the same bluntness. Today that generation passes its stories on to us. They are our parents and grandparents, our ancestors and our heritage. Their stories are emblems of strength that inspire us as we meet our challenges in this new century. Yesterday we honored the almost 2,500 Americans who were killed on that day of infamy 73 years ago--unsuspecting servicemembers, innocent men and women, but today we have a chance to honor the sacrifices made in response to that attack. It was on this very day 73 years ago that President Roosevelt famously came before Congress to ask for a declaration of war.…”