Political Quotes

“Madam President, this Saturday, March 2, the great State of Texas celebrates the 183rd anniversary of its independence from Mexico. Texas became a free republic--for 9 years our own nation--and soon after became one of these United States. As is tradition, in commemoration of the brave Texans who fought and died for liberty and the rule of law, let us reflect a moment on the immortal words of Colonel William Travis, the leader of the besieged forces at the Alamo. His clarion call for reinforcements resounded around Texas and still rings with strength today. Indeed, it has a special place in my heart because the very first time I spoke on this Senate floor, I read from Travis's letter from the Alamo. It was during Senator Rand Paul's extended filibuster in defense of individual liberty. It fit then, and it fits now. It is a letter that has stood for the ages--written to us today, demanding that we stand with all good and free people against oppression and reminding us that there are some things worth dying for. The letter reads as follows: Commandancy of the Alamo, Bexar, February 24th, 1836 To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World: Fellow citizens & compatriots--I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna--I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man.…”