Political Quotes

“This Thursday, June 6, will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and I rise today to honor the sacrifices and efforts of those brave soldiers. It is critical for us always to remember those who took part in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. Their efforts, in the words of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, brought about ``the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe and security for ourselves in a free world.'' Mr. Speaker, over 160,000 soldiers, sailors, and airmen participated in the invasion, which would precede the long and difficult battle across Europe, ending in the full victory that Eisenhower asked of his men on June 6, 1944. Of the many brave soldiers from Pennsylvania's 11th District, perhaps none is better known than Major Dick Winters, who was born in Lancaster County and attended Franklin & Marshall College. Dick offered the world his memories and the memories of his fellow soldiers in the book and later HBO miniseries ``Band of Brothers.'' One day, Dick Winters was asked by his grandson, ``Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?'' He said to him, ``No, I'm not a hero, but I have served in a company full of them.'' Mr. Speaker, we offer thanks and unending gratitude for the heroes who have served. ____________________”