Political Quotes

“I thank my colleague, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho), on this day when we honor dogs that serve honorably, just like the women and men who serve our country, for putting on this Special Order. Anyone who has ever had a dog understands the depths of the bonds that can develop between human beings and their four-legged friends. I can remember every single dog that we have ever owned. I can remember how each one died. I can remember being there when two died. I never had the discipline or the opportunity or honor to serve with the working dogs that defend not just our country abroad, but also here at home. But as I say, of my time in the military, I am not a hero, but I have gotten to meet some. In researching for this opportunity to honor those four-legged heroes and those with whom they work, I had the opportunity to read about some books: ``Always Faithful,'' a book about Marine Corps working dogs by William Putney; ``The Dogs of War'' by Lisa Rogak; ``War Dogs'' by Rebecca Frankel; and ``Sergeant Rex'' by Mike Dowling, among the most highly commended; as well as ``Unconditional Honor'' primarily by Cathy Scott, which recognizes the fact that those of you watching at home, and this Record, might not contemplate, and that is the role that dogs play, not just on the battlefield and in finding missing people, and fighting crime here at home, but also when helping our servicemen and -women recover from wounds visible and invisible when they return to this coun…”