Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4592, ``To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions,'' a bill sponsored by my colleague Congressman Teague from New Mexico. H.R. 4592 increases job opportunities increase job opportunities for veterans by reimbursing employers for the cost of providing on-the job training for veterans in the energy sector through a new ``Veterans Energy Related Employment Program'' of competitive grants. We have an obligation to ensure that our veterans can continue to use their expertise and talents that they have so ably used in serving this great nation. We can do this by showing our appreciation of the service of veterans and actively provide opportunities for them to work. These veterans have given great contributions and made incredible personal sacrifices so that all of us in this country might live in a safe and secure nation and world. It is time that we pay up and stand up for our heroes. For, what is the price of freedom? As President Kennedy once said, `The price of freedom is high, but Americans have always paid it.' And no one has paid a higher price than the brave men and women through the years who gave the last full measure of devotion to their country. Whether it is the ultimate sacrifice of life or the loss of limb or the loss of time with family and friends, we owe our veterans an enormous outstanding debt of gratitude.…”