Political Quotes

“on Saturday, June 12, 2004, we celebrated what would have been Anne Frank's 75th birthday. Anne Frank documented her life during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in a diary that she called Kitty. The diary became her confidant in which she wrote about her family's horrific experiences. Anne has come to be a girl we all feel we know, a personification of good in the face of hatred, murder, and genocide. Sadly, Anne died in a Nazi concentration camp at the age of 15. ``Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl'' has been translated into 67 languages and has sold more than 31 million copies. For many students, this book is their first experience to the horror of the Holocaust. Anne Frank is an inspiration to people of all faiths and is a symbol of children throughout the world who suffer in war and oppression. Anne's own words are still as meaningful today as when she wrote them. The Anne Frank Exhibit is on permanent display at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I would just say, happy birthday, Anne. She and her message will never be forgotten.”