Political Quotes

“never could I have imagined when I left Vietnam 34 years ago yesterday that the freedoms we fought for in that conflict would be challenged in such a heinous, hateful, cowardly, and despicable manner as we witnessed yesterday. I never dreamed that I would see the result of terrorism with my own eyes, but yesterday that nightmare became reality. Mr. Speaker, I stand to not only support this resolution but to offer my heartfelt sympathies to the victims and their families. We may never know the full effect of this horrific event on the thousands of families impacted, but the impact will live in our hearts forever. However, we must go forward with America, her business, her enterprise, her love of freedom and justice, her destiny to be the beacon of democracy in our world. Yesterday's events will never be forgotten, but they will not deter us. We have heard the word faith used many times today. Mr. Speaker, behind you are the words ``In God We Trust.'' As the psalmist has written, ``God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore I will not fear.'' Mr. Speaker, I have full confidence that our President will hold accountable those who were responsible and ensure they pay the ultimate price for the evil they have wrought.”