Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to recognize 2024 Army Congressional Fellow, Major ``JJ'' Joshua Jackson, for his service to the country and the Second District of South Carolina. Throughout his congressional tenure, JJ has been a valued team member working on military and veterans' issues, including today, the NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act. As an air defense artillery officer, JJ has held numerous positions with a distinguished career, including tours in valued allies, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. He most recently served the Pentagon as a legislative liaison with the Department of the Army. A Georgia native, JJ graduated from West Point where he was a starter on the Army football team. We wish JJ and his young daughters, Amaya and Noah, the best of continued success. In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues. Open borders for dictators put all Americans at risk of more 9/11 attacks imminent as warned by the FBI. Donald Trump will reinstitute existing laws to protect American families with peace through strength. America celebrates its first ally, France, with yesterday the historic 200th anniversary of the address to Congress by the Marquis de Lafayette with his portrait here in the Chamber along with the portrait of George Washington, the only two portraits here in the Chamber. ____________________”