Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on Friday, George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, went to his eternal reward. His death marks the passing of an era. George H.W. Bush was the last President to have served in World War II. He enlisted on his 18th birthday, postponing college to serve his country, and went on to become the youngest pilot in the Navy. During his 3 years of service, he flew 58 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals. Throughout his life, he exemplified the characteristics of the ``greatest generation''--service, love of country, humility, and honor. His achievements in public office were significant. As Vice President, he helped Ronald Reagan turn the economy around and combat the ``evil empire.'' As President, he presided over the dissolution of the Soviet Union and helped bring order and stability to the world stage in its aftermath. Through it all, he stayed humble and down-to- earth. This week, I saw an article with anecdotes from Secret Service agents who had protected President Bush. What stood out to me the most was the fact that he used to stay in Washington over Christmas so his Secret Service agents could spend the day with their families. That was the kind of man he was. We throw around the words ``public service'' in government, but for George Bush, that term meant something. Public service was a real thing to him.…”