Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 90th birthday of Walter Grotz of Delano, Minnesota. Born on February 10, 1925, Walter is a World War II veteran with a remarkable life of service, both to his community and to his country. Shortly after graduating from Delano High School in 1943, Walter was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Force. When his plane was shot down over Germany, he spent 6 months as a prisoner of war of the Nazis. After surviving this brutal experience, Walter came back to Minnesota, serving as Delano's postmaster until his retirement 34 years later. ``Freedom is a very special thing,'' he reminds Delano students through his scholarship essay contest. ``You take it for granted because it's always been there and always will be.'' But will it? Thank you for your service, Walter. Happy birthday. ____________________”