Political Quotes

“I rise this morning to speak about two issues. The first will be on the matter that is before us, the veterans legislation. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this legislation. I commend the work of Chairman Sanders and others who have brought us to this point. We know we have a challenge ahead of us to pass this legislation. The good news is that these issues are bipartisan. Both parties have a real concern about what happens to our veterans and what happens to our veterans' families. We often have different pathways to get there, but I do think we have a bipartisan concern. Perhaps it is appropriate to start with a reflection on what I think our obligation is as Members of the Senate, but it is our obligation as citizens as well. Years ago I heard it expressed--we often express it by using the word ``worthy.'' When we consider what our veterans have done for us, it is important that we express gratitude in so many different ways. Sometimes that is one-on-one expressing to a veteran: We appreciate your service. And when there is a parade or another demonstration of public support for our veterans, that is important. But the question we have to ask ourselves both as elected officials and as citizens is the following: Are we doing everything we can to prove ourselves worthy of the valor of our veterans? The answer to that question--depending on what year it is or depending on what time period it is, we will get different answers to that question.…”