Political Quotes

“Madam Portman, this bill will lead to the placement of a plaque or inscription at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, with a prayer that Franklin Delano Roosevelt shared with the Nation by radio address 68 years ago today. The occasion was D-day, June 6, 1944. On D-day American troops, joined by allied forces, carried out an amphibious and airborne landing on five beaches on the heavily fortified coast of France's Normandy region. Some have termed those Normandy landings as the beginning of the end of the war in Europe. I believe that is true because courageous Americans were willing to risk their lives on the coast of France that day. Thousands made the ultimate sacrifice that day. With the invasion underway, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt asked our Nation to come together in prayer for the men who were engaged in this dangerous but very important battle. His powerful and ecumenical prayer, drawing on our Nation's rich Judeo-Christian heritage and values, brought strength and inspiration to many during what was a challenging time for our country. Today I have the honor, along with Senator Lieberman, to introduce this legislation to commemorate that prayer and that day. His words, of course, brought comfort to the many families and friends of the brave men who were killed in action. Those words of Franklin Roosevelt are etched in our history and in our minds, and we hope soon in stone.…”