Political Quotes

“Mr. President I have a poem written by my constituent Dee M. Tramontina of Buck Hill Falls, PA. I rise today so that I might call special attention to the thoughts and observations of my constituents who would like to accord proper recognition to those brave Americans who sacrificed, fought and died in the Korean conflict. I would like to recognize both Dee M. Tramontina and Albert Tramontina, Jr., who, on behalf of the Monroe Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association, have shared a poem with me concerning the conflict which ended 50 years ago. I would like to call attention to this historic anniversary by asking that Dee's poem be printed in the Record. The "Forgotten War" No More (By Dee Tramontina) Some have made the grave mistake Of calling Korea the forgotten war But you can bet that none of them Had to storm the Inchon shore I am also very positive it's memory Sadly stays with all of those That at the Chosin Reservoir They shivered, fought and froze Perhaps you know of someone Who fought among the ranks And saw the awful, bloody terror Of "Old Baldy" or the Yalu River banks Be assured that a foggy memory Would be a relief to maintain For those that charged up the hill: "Heartbreak Ridge" it seems, in vain We can be sure that there are some To this very day can still Hear the horrors of the battle We know as "Pork Chop Hill" Definitely an everlasting imprint Of the 38th parallel has been burned Into the hearts and minds of families Of the many heroes that ne…”