Virginia Foxx: “It was an honor to visit Gateway Nursing and Rehab in Lenoir, North Carolina, this past Friday and attend a program that…”

“It was an honor to visit Gateway Nursing and Rehab in Lenoir, North Carolina, this past Friday and attend a program that honored veterans who are receiving care there. I commend Shannon Price, the director of social services, as well as members of the staff for taking the time and making the effort to recognize those veterans. The program was very positive. Shannon is a true patriot, and so, too, are members of her family, including her son Seth, who is currently serving in the Army. Mr. Speaker, I thank Shannon and all the wonderful staff at Gateway Nursing and Rehab for all they do in service to our Nation's veterans and for those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record the statement of Shannon Price. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection. ``Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.'' When President Ronald Reagan spoke these words, he wasn't simply offering a quotable line--he was issuing a challenge that resonates across time. Today, as we gather in the presence of heroes who have answered that challenge, I invite you to consider: What does freedom mean when it's no longer an abstract concept, but a living legacy entrusted to our care? What does freedom demand of those who enjoy its blessings? And how do we honor those who have sacrificed to preserve it?…”