Chris Pappas: “America needs heroes. We have one of them within our midst. Prior to my coming to Congress, I would tune in to C-SPAN…”

“America needs heroes. We have one of them within our midst. Prior to my coming to Congress, I would tune in to C-SPAN every once in a while, and Sam Johnson is one of the Members that I would see and listen to and admire. Since I have had the good fortune to work with him, that admiration has only increased incredibly. My father served in World War II. Fortunately, he never had to be a prisoner of war. For you, Sam, and for so many other Americans that had that indignity thrust upon them, words can never be used, we could never find the words to express how humbling that must be for all of us to see the sacrifices that people like you have made for each of us here. And for so many Americans that means so much. Sam, you are to be commended for your willingness to continue to serve your country and it is my great honor to serve with you. God bless you and your family.”