Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible achievement and sacrifice of four remarkable women. Carmen Bird, Shay Hartley, Kristen Gregor, and Mary Schramko completed the Norwegian Foot March on March 4, 2023. They did so in honor of Hunter Ritter, a veteran who tragically committed suicide. These four women have shown remarkable courage, determination, and selflessness in carrying out this grueling march. They each carried $500 worth of quarters, which equates to 25 pounds of weight, to donate to Biloxi High School Junior ROTC. In doing so, they also supported our veterans' 22 suicides a day movement as supporters. Their physical and emotional sacrifices represent the struggles that our veterans face every day. The march was first held in 1915 as a test of endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Army. Carmen, Shay, Kristen, and Mary completed this march and demonstrated their solidarity with the brave men and women who serve our country. They have shown that they are willing to go the extra mile--or this case, for over 18 miles--to support those who have given so much in defense of our freedom. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we please recognize the epidemic that is causing suicides in our veterans and other young people, and let's please do something to fix it. ____________________”