Political Quotes

“there just aren't enough words to describe a man who has led such an adventurous, challenging, and courageous life as Sam Johnson. He is a decorated war hero, a distinguished public servant, and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. There have been many great public servants who have passed through these great Halls of Congress, and Sam is certainly one of them. These are men and women who have worked tirelessly for their constituents, who have faced difficult challenges, and who rarely, if ever succumbed to the challenges that have come before them, even when it seemed impossible. Sam Johnson has brought honor, dignity and respect to this great institution. During his 29 years as a U.S. Air Force pilot, Sam flew combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and was a prisoner of war in Hanoi for almost seven years. His service in the military earned him many medals that serve as reminders to us all of his courage and personal sacrifice for our country. In total, he was bestowed with fifteen medals and awards, all of which were given to him for the heroism he displayed during both wars. In fact, today is the 30-year anniversary of his arrival back to America after his long torturous imprisonment in Vietnam. It was this day thirty years ago that Sam left that distant land and returned home to his loved ones. I will always remember Sam to be a man of great accomplishments, a gentleman that I have had the honor to serve with for over ten years.”