Political Quotes

“I would like to take a short break from talking about the tax bill to talking about something equally as important and much more poignant. I will first recognize and honor fellow Americans serving overseas in our military--men and women dedicating their time and effort to keep our country safe. Working far from home and often in danger, every day they risk their lives to defend our freedoms. Today, I will talk about one in particular, U.S. Naval Airman Matthew Chialastri, who not only risked his life but gave his life. Matthew was born and raised in Louisiana. He graduated as the valedictorian from Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, class of 2013. There, he was a member of the JROTC Program, and after graduating, he chose to enlist in the Navy. After completing his training, he began his Active-Duty service with Patrol Squadron 30, a P-8 training squadron. Then he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS America, from December 2015 to October of this year. He was then sent to Commander Fleet Activities in Japan to begin preparing to join the USS Ronald Reagan. During the course of his service, he earned the National Defense Ribbon and the Navy Battle ``E'' Ribbon. Sadly, on November 22, during a transport flight to the USS Ronald Reagan, Matthew's cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the Philippine Sea. Eight survived. Three did not. Matthew and two of his fellow Navy servicemen lost their lives in service to our country.…”