Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize April as the Month of the Military Child. While we rightly honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women in our military, April reminds us that service comes in many forms. We are celebrating the more than 1.6 million children whose parents serve in the Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Components of the United States military. Our troops answer the call to defend our Nation. Yet, when they do, their children are quietly called to service, too. These young people grow up in a world defined by constant change, showing remarkable resilience, patriotism, and adaptability. They move from base to base, often starting over time and time again. They say good-bye to friends more times than they can remember. {time} 1045 They celebrate birthdays and holidays with one parent thousands of miles away. They carry worry, pride, hope, and responsibility, sometimes all at once. This month, we pause to recognize that while our servicemembers protect our freedoms, their children carry the emotional weight of that commitment. They sacrifice stability, time with their parents, and the comfort of staying in one place, and they do it all with a resilience that is nothing short of remarkable. This month is a special time to recognize and uplift a group of young people whose strength and sacrifice often go unnoticed. This is personal for me, not only as an American who deeply respects our Armed Forces but also as a parent of a servicemember.…”