Political Quotes

“Mr. President, in honor of National POW/MIA Day, today I wish to pay tribute to our Nation's servicemembers who have been taken as prisoners of war, POWs, and those missing in action, MIA. I also pray for resolution for the military families who await answers about their loved ones and thank those who work to ensure that all our Nation's veterans are accounted for and their service is not forgotten. A great source of pride and comfort in being an American is knowing that if we get in harm's way, strong and resourceful Americans stand with us. Unfortunately, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and even 70-plus years have passed since some Americans have gone unaccounted for while serving our Nation, and they have yet to be returned home. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency reports that more than 83,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean war, the Vietnam war, the Cold War, and the Gulf wars and other conflicts. This includes 333 Idahoans who have not been recovered following World War II and 25 Idahoans who remain unaccounted for who served in the Korean war. Additionally, eight Idahoans went missing while serving in the Vietnam war and remain missing: Capt. Jon K. Bodahl, Capt. Curtis R. Bohlscheid, CPT Gregg N. Hollinger, ENS Hal T. Hollingsworth, SSG William B. Hunt, 1LT William E. Lemmons, LT Roderick L. Mayer, and Warrant Officer Jon M. Sparks. Their names and service must be fixed in our national attention.…”