Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The American Legion on its centennial anniversary. On Friday, March 15, The American Legion will celebrate 100 years since it was formed in Paris, France, after World War I. More than 1,000 people gathered for The American Legion's first caucus at the American Club in Paris on March 15, 1919. Since then, The American Legion has grown to be the Nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, boasting more than 2 million members and 13,000 posts across all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines. Its dedication to veterans, servicemembers, and their families extends from local community programs to State and Federal policy initiatives, including the establishment of the Veterans Administration in 1930 and the GI Bill in 1944. Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the Nation one community at a time. Madam Speaker, I thank The American Legion for its service and wish its members a happy 100th birthday this Friday. ____________________”