Political Quotes

“I rise today to discuss the Gettysburg Coin Act, which I was proud to introduce with Senator Specter. This legislation commemorates one of the most significant events in our Nation's history. The Gettysburg Coin Act would produce a commemorative coin in 2013 recognizing the 150th anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg and President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The Battle of Gettysburg not only marked a decisive moment in the American Civil War, but proved to be the turning point in our Nation's history. More Americans perished during the Battle of Gettysburg than in any other battle in American history. It is with this understanding that we must, as President Abraham Lincoln so eloquently said in the Gettysburg Address, 'highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain' in defending our Nation's freedom. This rings true today as our Nation's servicemen and women continue the long tradition of protecting our freedom and values.”