Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Father Philip Salois, who delivered today's opening prayer. Father Phil is a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and now lives in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, a community that I am proud to represent today in Congress. He served our country in uniform during the Vietnam war as a combat infantryman and earned the Silver Star for his valor. After his service to our country, Father Phil felt called to service in another capacity. He was ordained into the priesthood on June 10, 1984. A few years later, Father Phil joined the Veterans Administration in Boston, where he served as chief of the chaplain service from 1993 to 2005. Today, he continues to minister to veterans in Rhode Island and all across America. We owe all of our servicemembers and their families an incredible debt of gratitude. The men and women of the United States Armed Forces represent our country's most important values of service, honor, courage, and sacrifice. This is especially true of Father Phil, who represents the very best of our country and my home State of Rhode Island. I thank him for his service to our country and for being here today to offer the beautiful opening prayer. We are truly honored by his presence. ____________________”