Political Quotes

“You know, I have said so many times as a Governor of West Virginia--I said over and over and over--that we owe every single thing to those who serve in our military, the active folks that are serving in our military. They have given us everything--everything. You know, in my little State of West Virginia, we are really proud because we step up. We step up in every way. I am here today, in a lot of ways, for Sarah and Andy too. Surely, God above, we have not forgotten Sarah and Andy. We just lost Sarah Beckstrom, a great National Guardsman, absolutely in the prime of her life--20 years old--gunned down right on our streets here. And Andy Wolfe continues to fight for his life, and he is improving. He has done wonderful. Andy, in many ways, is our miracle--our miracle for not only West Virginia but our miracle for this Nation, in lots of ways. But I also come today on something that is enormously important. I come today with my bill for this Nation, for the most prestigious honor, the most prestigious medal in our military, and that is the Medal of Honor.”