Political Quotes

“Today I want to acknowledge a colleague, a fellow Texan, a veteran, and a true American hero. Congressman Sam Johnson served in the United States Air Force for 29 years. During service, he flew in 62 combat missions in the Korean war and 25 missions in the Vietnam war. While flying in his 25th Vietnam combat mission, Congressman Johnson was shot down and captured in North Vietnam. On February 12, 1973, after 7 years of imprisonment, Congressman Johnson was returned to the United States and reunited with his wife and daughters. This week, we honor Congressman Johnson and we celebrate the 39th anniversary of his homecoming. Through the years of agony, he persevered, and he left Vietnam with the resolution to support every man and every woman fighting for the United States of America. Mr. Speaker, we are all called to office for different reasons. For Members of my class 10 years ago, it was the tragic events of September 11. For Congressman Johnson, it was his imprisonment that empowered him to run for office. It is an honor to celebrate a man who has given not only part of his life to protect our freedoms, but a man who continues to represent the American people with dignity and respect. Thank you, Congressman Johnson, for your service to our Nation. ____________________”