Political Quotes

“one of our greatest Presidents, Ronald Reagan, was fond of saying that ``Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.'' President Reagan's wise words are still true today. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 861. This resolution is about more than the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is about a global war to protect American ideals, and the democracy and values on which this great Nation was founded. This resolution, Mr. Speaker, like this war itself, is about freedom. Just 12 days ago I returned from Iraq. I can tell this House that the morale of our fighting men and women there is sky high. They are not suffering from doubt and ``second guessing.'' And they are certainly not interested in the political posturing about the war that often goes on in this city. They know why they are there. They know they are liberators doing good. And they believe passionately in their mission. It is not possible to talk to these men and women without being inspired by their courage, their determination, their professionalism and their patriotism. I came home from Iraq believing even more strongly, that it is not enough for this House to say ``we support our troops.'' To the men and the women in the field, in harm's way, that statement rings hollow if we don't also say we support their mission.…”