Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish a happy 100th birthday to a well-loved member of the south Texas community, Captain Robert Batterson, whose friends call him Bob. Bob has spent his life in service to a Nation that he loves. He served at Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor, where he worked on December 7, 1941. Shortly after witnessing the Pearl Harbor attack, Bob was accepted for Navy flight training. He was awarded his wings and assigned to Fighter Squadron 1. Bob's life paints a picture of sacrifice and duty that we can all learn from. May it serve as a reminder of the price that he and others like him paid for our freedom. After World War II, Bob did not stop his commitment to serving our great Nation. He transferred to the Navy Supply Corps, where he worked for 35 years until his retirement in 1974. Bob raised five children, four of whom also served our Nation. And he is one of the USS Lexington Museum's first volunteers and can often be found in the aircraft carrier's Pearl Harbor exhibit. Bob has a true passion for speaking with people of all ages about becoming personally involved in the United States' future, especially by contacting their elected Representatives. Happy birthday to a true American hero and an inspiration to all of us, Captain Batterson. {time} 1100 Congress Must Regularly Review Military Engagements”