Political Quotes

“I rise today in honor of one of Illinois' most heroic sons, LCpl Larry Gene Bailey II of Zion. Lance Corporal Bailey joined the Marines in October 2007, and like his father, a Vietnam Veteran, he too wanted to serve his country. His parents and his country are very proud of his service and sacrifice. On June 23, 2011 in Helmand province, Lance Corporal Bailey ran to a rooftop to provide cover for his unit under heavy fire. An improvised explosive device took both of his legs and one of his arms. This young man's will to live and recover are an inspiration to us all. With the support of his parents Mary and Larry, he has made great strides in his recovery. This Veterans Day, our nation owes a great debt of gratitude to families like the Baileys, whose service to our nation continues to preserve our American way of life. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a poem penned in honor of Lance Corporal Bailey by Albert Caswell. Make My Father Proud IN HONOR OF AN AMERICAN HERO LANCE CORPORAL LARRY GENE BAILEY II. LIMA CO. \3/4\ BATTALION 7TH MARINES DIVISION THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS A son is born . . . Out of a love so very warm . . . His dad, an American hero . . . who for our Nation so wore the uniform . . . As day after day, a love built up . . . that which time could not so take away, or so harm! Until, like father like son . . . He too, would serve his country tis of thee one!…”