Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am grateful that, 28 years ago this week, I was appointed by the International Republican Institute as an election observer for the first free elections in Bulgaria as it emerged from totalitarian communism. Since that time, I have seen Bulgaria advance to be a vibrant democracy as a member of NATO and the European Union. On the 75th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust, the world recognizes this as a remarkable event in history. Over 50,000 Jewish people were saved by the Bulgarian church, some intellectuals and members of Parliament, but most of all, the Bulgarian people. The Bulgarian Jewish community was the only one in Europe which not only survived World War II, but increased in size. The Bulgarian people should always be appreciated for their courage and action. As co-chair of the Bulgaria Caucus, I cherish the mutually beneficial friendship between our two countries inspired by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. God bless the memory of the American-led Allied troops who landed at Normandy 74 years ago to begin the liberation of Europe, defeating national socialism. ____________________”