Political Quotes

“we all have the good fortune of serving in this body with some outstanding men and women, but I don't think it is an exaggeration to say Dan Inouye is a step above us all. He is a man for whom I have the greatest admiration, for many different reasons. Sixty years ago today, on April 21, 1945, Dan Inouye paid an incredible price protecting the freedom of our country and the people of the world. Senator Daniel K. Inouye showed during World War II what kind of a man he is. He was born to Japanese immigrant parents in Honolulu. He witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor when he was 17 years old. But he did not stand by. He rushed in, provided aid to American troops. This was the beginning of his service to our country. I will read now from his Medal of Honor citation which was received for actions this day 60 years ago, when Senator Inouye and his men were in Italy, trying to capture a key mountain ridge. The citation reads: With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope to within five yards of the nearest machine gun and hurled two grenades, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and neutralized a second machine gun nest. Although wounded by a sniper's bullet, he continued to engage other hostile positions at close range until an exploding grenade shattered his right arm.…”