Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, Bernard Baruch was born near Columbia in historic Camden, South Carolina. The world-acclaimed financier and benefactor was an adviser to Presidents since the days of Woodrow Wilson, who also was raised in Columbia. Last week, April 16, marked the day in 1947 that Bernard Baruch made history when he coined the term ``Cold War'' to describe the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. As the Politico newspaper highlighted, Baruch first used the phrase in a speech to the South Carolina House of Representatives as a portrait was dedicated in his honor. In his speech, Baruch said, ``Let us not be deceived. We today are in the midst of a cold war. Our enemies are to be found abroad and at home. Let us never forget this: our unrest is the heart of their success. The peace of the world is the hope and goal of our political system; it is the despair and defeat of those who stand against us. We can depend only on ourselves.'' Today we remember the South Carolina statesman who so aptly described the chilly relations between America and the Soviet Union, which led ultimately to the victory of democracy over Communism. In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism. Congratulations, Jim Furyk on your Heritage Golf Classic victory at Hilton Head Island. ____________________”