09/19/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Civil War sesquicentennial is a time to reflect and commemorate the bloodiest conflict this country has ever seen."
"It is absolutely critical that we establish these national parks to commemorate and preserve the legacy of this visionary American hero."
"We wish to commend Senator Jim Webb and Senator Mark Warner for their outstanding leadership to help preserve the unprotected hallowed ground on the battlefields in the Petersburg area."
"there's no better recruiter than a veteran who goes back to his or her home community, and is proud of what they did."