Political Quotes

“I rise to honor Patriots' Day and express my strong support for H. Con. Res. 149--a resolution expressing support for the annual celebration of Patriots' Day and honoring the Nation's first patriots. As Massachusetts citizens, every April we are fortunate to celebrate Patriots' Day in honor of the heroic battles of Lexington and Concord which were fought on April 19, 1775. I am proud to represent Concord where Patriots' Day is celebrated on the actual day, April 19. Each year on Patriots' Day troops of 'Minutemen' assemble in Concord and the neighboring towns to stage a mock battle with a troop of 'Redcoats.' The historic events along Battle Road marked the beginning of a struggle for Massachusetts residents to retain their rights. The subsequent national war for independence and self-government would last another eight years. The Resolution on the floor today supports the many different ways citizens throughout Massachusetts and other states commemorate this important day in our nation's early history and I urge its passage.”