Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1012, recognizing the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and the transformation of the U.S.-Korea alliance into a mutual beneficial, global partnership. Since that momentous day, our two nations have worked together to promote and protect democracy and freedom in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. American and South Koreans alike understand the importance of defending democracy against malign actors who seek to undermine it at every turn. I would like to thank the 5.8 million U.S. servicemembers who served during the Korean War, including 36,574 who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the Republic of Korea. The fight to protect freedom and democracy will continue for years to come, but we are fortunate to have partners like the Republic of Korea by our side. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this measure, and I reserve the balance of my time.”