Political Quotes

“I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1119, which honors the service and the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad. I would like to thank my colleague from Michigan (Mr. Peters) for authoring this thoughtful measure. The men and women of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard are true patriots, not only because they have heard but because they answered the call of duty, the duty to defend our great Nation from threats both foreign and domestic, the duty to protect our immutable freedoms, and the duty to uphold the values that make the United States both a guardian and a herald of peace and justice. {time} 1900 They come from all around us: from big cities and small towns; from the heartland to the coasts; from jobs in farming, industry and technology; from high schools and colleges and universities; and from Wall Street and Main Street. They come from all different backgrounds, from all classes, races, and denominations. They are diverse, yet they share the same sense of duty and purpose. They possess the same courage and fortitude to go and do what others cannot. They courageously grasp the mantle passed on by those before them, those who gave their lives so others may live free.…”