Political Quotes

“as a Virginian and the former chairman of Fairfax County, where Mount Vernon is located, I am very pleased to be able to speak in support of S. Con. Res. 83, Remembering the life of George Washington and his contributions to the Nation. I am proud to rise in support of this resolution honoring the Father of our country as we near the historic bicentennial of his death. The death of George Washington on December 14, 1799 was met with a period of national mourning that was unprecedented, even by modern standards. Many Americans believed that the very existence and security of our country would be jeopardized without his leadership and presence. However, in this day and age, many do not know how to respond to the question--who is George Washington? The answer to this question may seem apparent, but many of our fellow Americans no longer seem to know the answer. While he may continue to be the most recognized national figure thanks to his image appearing on the dollar bill and due to his name being used by many towns, cities, counties and even a State, evidence suggests that too few Americans truly understand what he stood for or that our country owes its very existence to his leadership, dedication, hard work, and personal sacrifice. Washington's service to the Nation goes far beyond his remarkable leadership during the Revolutionary War and his precedent-setting terms as our first president.”