Political Quotes

“Mr. President, 69 years ago tomorrow, one of the most deadly attacks on our Nation that we have ever seen, the horrific attacks on Pearl Harbor killed more than 2,000 U.S. troops and civilians. President Franklin D. Roosevelt said December 7 is a date which will live in infamy. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory, and we did. In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, America succeeded not only militarily, we succeeded morally as well. Our Nation bonded together with a newfound resolve to help those who sacrificed so much for our Nation and to take care of our fellow citizens. In the months that followed the attacks, Democrats and Republicans knew exactly what had to be done. Congress came together, not only to declare war but to pass legislation that provided health care and compensation to each and every civilian who was injured during that Pearl Harbor attack--every citizen who sacrificed for America that day. It did not take 9 years for that to be done. Congress acted bravely and swiftly, without partisanship, without gridlock, with a clear moral compass and a clear determination that we as a nation have an undeniable moral obligation to help the people who were harmed during that attack on Pearl Harbor.…”