Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on Monday we honor the fallen on Memorial Day. While we traditionally spend this day of remembrance with our family and friends, things will look a little bit different this year. Even though we will not have the same services and ceremonies that we typically take part in, it does not make this day any less important. Just like every year, on this Memorial Day, let's commemorate the servicemembers and families who have sacrificed in defense of our freedom. The freedoms we cherish, which are so often taken for granted, did not come without a price. For generations, American patriots have secured our blessings of liberty by willingly laying down their lives in defense of our great Nation. Every fallen soldier leaves behind a grieving parent, child, sibling, spouse, or friend. These family members and friends never forget that knock at the door, the sound of Taps, the loud thunder of the 21-gun salute, or the touch of a folded flag once laid on a casket. As a combat veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, I know that the men and women in uniform who served bravely alongside the fallen never forget either. I think of Iowans, like Iraq War veteran Richard Miles, whose picture I proudly display on my desk; Iowa Army National Guardsman Brent Maher. Iowa National Guardsman James Carney, whose family are dear friends, just 22 years old, was killed in Afghanistan.…”