Political Quotes

“sometimes silence says a lot and, frankly, I am disappointed that out of over 200 Republican House Members, not 1 Republican has come to the floor of this House to stand up for veterans versus tobacco companies this morning. Most Americans will never know a young man named Arden Cooper. He was 22 years old, fighting against the Iraqi Forces in Kuwait. He saw a comrade of his lying in the sand wounded by Iraqi fire, and despite murderous fire, he went to his friend's aid and put his body over that of his comrade's in order to try to save his life. In doing so, Arden Cooper gave his life to his friend and to his country. When he was given a Silver Star for his bravery, his parents had to accept it posthumously. To me Arden Cooper represents the very best of American veterans. Ordinary citizens, Americans, willing to fight and, if necessary, yes, die for their country. And while not all Americans died on the sands of Kuwait like that 22-year-old young American, many of Arden Cooper's comrades breathe every breath today in pain because of the injuries and the illnesses sustained in standing up to Saddam Hussein. The choice today is very clear. It is a choice of whose side we are on, the side of those who made profits selling cigarettes to Saddam Hussein and his citizens, or do we want to side with those who put their lives on the line to fight for America's freedom and stand up to Saddam Hussein and his forces?”