Political Quotes

“finally, on Veterans Day, tomorrow, we will all proudly observe Veterans Day, a chance to honor our veterans-- heroes who come from every walk of life, every color and creed, joined by a common love of country and an uncommon love for their fellow Americans. This week, we say again thank you, thank you, thank you to every veteran for their service. Like so many things this year, Veterans Day will be different. We cannot come together as we would normally do. We hold in our thoughts and prayers the veterans across the United States whose lives have been touched by this awful disease, and we give special thanks to many veterans who work as teachers, healthcare workers, doctors, nurses, and community leaders--the very heroes, in a different sense, who are keeping our communities going during these tough times. We in the Senate have a solemn responsibility to make sure they continue to get the help they need. Finally, it is always a little different when we observe a Veterans Day in the aftermath of an election. We must never forget our freedoms--to speak freely, to assemble peaceably, to choose our leaders, and forge our destiny--have been secured, time and time again, by the sacrifice of Americans who have worn the uniform. I yield the floor. ____________________”