Political Quotes

“``Always Ready, Always There.'' That is the motto of our National Guard, our citizen soldiers, who, since 1636, have been prepared at all times as the first line of defense for our country. When a natural disaster strikes--hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions--who do we call? We call the National Guard. When a human-made disaster strikes--chemical spills, large-scale electrical power outages--who do we call? We call the National Guard. When States and local governments get overwhelmed because of situations beyond their control, who do those Governors, mayors, and State legislatures call? They call the National Guard. When a global health pandemic cripples the country, who do we call? We call the National Guard. And when an assault on our Nation's Capitol, a deadly insurrection, happens, who do we call to protect this hallowed beacon of democracy, to ensure a safe, peaceful transfer of power can occur? We called the National Guard. Every single time--``Always Ready, Always There''--the National Guard has answered the call. Our National Guard keeps us safe and has done so since the inception of our democracy.…”