Political Quotes

“Monday was Veterans Day, when our Nation pays tribute to those who have served honorably in the Armed Forces. Today, I rise to express my gratitude to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines from Puerto Rico, both those who are living and those who have left us. Since World War I almost a century ago to Afghanistan today, American citizens from Puerto Rico have built a rich record of military service. If you visit any U.S. base, you will see warriors from Puerto Rico fighting to keep this Nation safe, strong, and free. They serve as officers and enlisted personnel; as special operators; in infantry, artillery, and armored units; as pilots and aviation technicians; in intelligence; on ships and submarines; in combat support positions; and in every military specialty. In his book, ``Puerto Rico's Future: A Time to Decide,'' former U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh observed: Historically, Puerto Rico has ranked alongside the top five States in terms of per capita military service. {time} 1015 In the forward to that book, former President George H.W. Bush noted: This patriotic service and sacrifice of Americans from Puerto Rico touched me all the more deeply for the very fact they have served with such devotion, even while denied a vote for the President and Members of Congress who determine when, where, and how they are asked to defend our freedoms.…”