Political Quotes

“it is an honor for me to be here with my fellow Senators. I was very moved by Senator Ernst's recounting not only of her service but of the service of so many Iowans, and Senator Blunt, as well, from Missouri, reminding me of what Memorial Day is for and how it is commemorated around the country for those brave soldiers from Missouri. So we are getting ready to commemorate Memorial Day, and we will be doing it differently than we have in the past years. But it is still just as important for us to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. armed services. They have selflessly served our country by standing up to protect the freedoms that we hold so dear and going into the line of fire in many ways. This Memorial Day is particularly momentous because 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II. Earlier this month, on May 8, as Senator Blunt mentioned, we recognized V-E Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marking the anniversary of the Nazi surrender and the end of the Allies' European campaign. In a few months, on September 2, we will recognize the 75th anniversary of Japan's signing its surrender, subsequently ending the Pacific campaign and the war. During World War II, the United States lost over 400,000 soldiers, who were fighting to uphold our values and defend the liberties of those abroad as well.…”