Political Quotes

“as we confront the many challenges facing this institution, it can be easy to lose sight of what is so unique and special about America. From time to time, though, we are reminded of the America we all know and love--a Nation filled with men and women of character and a remarkable ability to put the interest of others ahead of self. I was recently reminded of the true American character in reading the story of an Oklahoman and true American patriot, SSG Jeffrey Keas, who recently succumbed to cancer at the age of 44. As the Tulsa World recently reported, Jeff's journey to military career began at an age when others are usually leaving the service. At the age of 38, Jeff attended a local baseball game that paid tribute to active duty military and veterans. He later told family members that he felt ashamed that he could not stand with his son that day, a recent enlistee, as service men and women were asked to rise for recognition. So Jeff signed up for a long-term commitment with the Army and went on to serve our Nation in Iraq and Korea and most recently at Fort Hood, TX. At the time of his enlistment, Jeff's dad asked him, ``Why in the world, at your age, would you do this, Jeff, when the military is designed for a 19-year-old?'' Jeff's answer says a lot about him and the country he loved so dearly.…”