Political Quotes

“Today is June 24, St. Jean Baptiste Day, or St. John the Baptist Day, a day of recognition and remembrance. Today is also the first day of 'French Heritage Month' in many States. This month also encompasses Bastille Day. I believe that we should also recognize the contributions of French Americans at the national level. This resolution will do just that. Many of my constituents in New Hampshire are of French descent. New Hampshire also, along with many other States, shares a common border with Quebec. Our French-Canadian partners have been great allies and partners in trade. Millions of Americans trace their ancestry to France, Quebec, Acadia or other French-speaking parts of the world. Many of my fellow Granite Staters are proud of their French heritage, as well they should, because the French heritage brings with it the virtues of liberty and freedom; virtues that helped us win our war for independence. King Louis XVI, the Marquis De LaFayette, and other brave Frenchmen made immeasurable contributions in our war for independence.”