Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the World War I Centennial Commission. The United States entered World War I in 1917. More than 4 million Americans served in the Great War, including 350,000 African Americans and the first woman ever to enlist in the United States Armed Forces. In order to properly commemorate and celebrate the brave service these Americans gave to us, the World War I Centennial Commission was established by this body in 2013. In addition to the memorial, the Commission is responsible for planning and executing educational and commemorative activities. I ask the Chair and ranking member to work with me as this bill progresses to find the necessary resources for the Commission to do its work. While it is true that there are no World War I veterans still among us, their sacrifice must not be forgotten. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I pledge to work with the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson).”