Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, that was powerfully said. In conclusion, as we wind down our time tonight, let me just finalize with these thoughts. There is a great line from a speech that would have been given by John F. Kennedy in November 1963 if he had been allowed to give that speech before he was assassinated. And he said: ``This people, this generation, not by choice, but by destiny, are set to be the watchmen on the wall of world freedom.'' We may not like the fact that we have to lead in the world. We may not like the responsibility. We may not like the cost. We may not like the hassle or the criticism or sometimes the hatred that is directed toward us. But it doesn't matter. We have to lead. If we don't do it, who will? If we don't lead, we give power to our enemies, and we weaken our friends. We have a chance here tonight to make a statement to the world. To the people of Israel, we stand by your side. To the peace-loving people of Gaza, we stand with you as well. But to the terrorists who seek for the destruction of Israel and to the leaders of Hamas who seek only for death and destruction, we, the American people, will always stand in your way. And with that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________”