Political Quotes

“H. Con. Res. 149 is a concurrent resolution expressing support for the celebration of Patriots' Day and honoring the Nation's first patriots. The measure expresses support for the annual celebration of Patriots' Day and recognizes the extraordinary dedication to freedom demonstrated by the Nation's first patriots during the early days of the Battle for Independence in April of 1775. Finally, it honors those first patriots who lost their lives in defense of liberty and freedom. The dictionary defines patriot as 'a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it.' It is only fitting and proper that we join with the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey) and the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the Senate in honoring the men who allowed the Minutemen to assemble and confront the advancing British troops. The actions of those men, Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott, were the first great acts of patriotism of our Nation.”