Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it is a great honor for me today to recognize a North Dakota legend who is celebrating his 100th birthday on June 4. Lynn Aas, of Minot, is one of our State's most treasured residents. With his engaging personality and deep commitment to public service, Lynn has experienced many great moments in our State's and in our Nation's history. Lynn was raised during the Great Depression on a farm near the town of Benedict, 40 miles south of Minot. He earned law and business degrees from the University of North Dakota, managed a medical clinic, served in the North Dakota Legislature for 8 years, and was a delegate to the State's 1972 Constitutional Convention. He and his late wife Beverly raised four sons. To this day, Lynn remains active in his community. With all that has been so remarkable about Lynn's life, it is his service during World War II that resonates the most with those who know him. Like with so many other young North Dakotans, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 changed the course of Lynn's life. In August 1942, Lynn had just finished his first year of college when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He began basic training in March 1943 and became part of the 193rd Glider Infantry Regiment of the 17th Airborne Division. Following intensive training stateside, he boarded a ship in Boston in August 1944 heading to Liverpool, England.…”