Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, let me first of all thank the chairman of the full committee and the ranking member of the full committee. Although this is not an amendment that pertains only to my district, I want you to know that I represent a district that is home to one of the largest populations of military servicemembers and their families in the Nation. There are over 200,000 veterans of military service who live and work in Houston; more than 13,000 are veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. They should return home to banners and to communities that recognize their service after years of combat. I might say that the State of Texas, along with all of the States, claim to have their wonderful share of our men and women of the United States military. Mr. Chairman, I offer this amendment so the children of America can likewise be with us as they wave their flags and welcome our men and women home. As President John F. Kennedy said: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. Let us live and act on our gratitude, and celebrate on this national day of honor the men and women who have served us so gallantly and bravely. I ask my colleagues to join me and Mr. Johnson in support of this amendment, to honor our returning troops by a national expression of thank you, again, for a job well done. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.…”