Political Quotes

“There is no doubt in the mind of any Member of the Senate that Senator Thurmond would volunteer again, as he just promised that he would. I thank the Senator again. S.J. Res. 46 Whereas on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing the citizens of 13 American colonies, authorized the establishment of the Continental Army; Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom that caused the authorization and organization of the United States Army led to our Nation's Declaration of Independence and the codification of our basic principles and values in the Constitution of the United States; Whereas for the past 225 years, our Army's central purpose has been to fight and win wars that were typically fought and won on distant, foreign battlefields, while at home, the Army provided for the Nation's security; Whereas whatever the mission, the Nation turns to its Army for decisive victory, regardless of whether those are measured in the defeat of foreign Army forces or the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance at home or abroad; Whereas the 172 battle streamers carried on the Army's flag are testament to the valor, commitment, and sacrifice of those who have served and fought under its banner; Whereas Valley Forge, New Orleans, Mexico City, Gettysburg, Verdun, Bataan, Normandy, Pusan, Ia Drang Valley, Grenada, Panama, and Kuwait are but a few of the places where American soldiers have won extraordinary distinction and respect for our Nation and…”