Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the valiant service of one of Wisconsin's war heroes, Einar H. Ingman, Jr., of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Sergeant Ingman was awarded the Medal of Honor for his outstanding bravery and courage, going above and beyond the call of duty. While serving in the Korean war, members of then-Corporal Ingman's company were pinned down by enemy fire. Corporal Ingman proceeded to charge the enemy's machine gun position by himself. After single- handedly disabling the enemy's first position with only a grenade and rifle fire, Corporal Ingman charged their second position and was seriously injured. Nevertheless, with incredible courage and stamina, Corporal Ingman rose and took out the enemy's entire gun squad, using only his rifle, before he fell unconscious because of his wounds. As a result of his actions, the defense of the enemy was broken and more than 100 hostile troops abandoned their positions and fled in disorganized retreat. It's for his courage and unwavering devotion and duty to country that I stand here today to honor the service of Sergeant Einar Ingman. Sir, your country is proud and grateful. ____________________”