| Honoring Law Enforcement Officers Lost In The Line Of Duty |
May 21, 2013 |
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Marsha Blackburn, R-TN
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"Mr. Speaker, there is an old American prayer asking the Almighty to bring “safety, hounour, and welfare of thy people; that all things may be ordered and settled by their endeavors, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations.” I rise today to honor the lives of those the Almighty used to bring peace, safety, and welfare."
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| Honoring Reverend Theodore Martin Hesburgh |
May 21, 2013 |
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Jackie Walorski, R-IN
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"Advising multiple United States presidents, Rev. Hesburgh was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, by President Lyndon Johnson. He was also honored with the Congressional Gold Medal by President Bill Clinton in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, recognized for his work in civil rights and world peace. Graciously welcoming many American presidents to the University of Notre Dame, Rev. Hesburgh has created a powerful connection between our world leaders and the university."
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| American Heroes Cola Act |
May 21, 2013 |
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Dina Titus, D-NV
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"By permanently adjusting benefits to include automatic cost-of-living increases we are providing critical peace of mind to those who have bravely served our country. They will have the knowledge of knowing that assistance will be there."
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| Honoring The Veterans Of The May 21, 2013 Eastern Iowa Honor Flight |
May 21, 2013 |
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Dave Loebsack, D-IA
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"The sheer magnitude of what the Greatest Generation accomplished, not just in war but in the peace that followed, continues to inspire us today. Their generation and our country did not seek to be tested both abroad by a war that fundamentally challenged our way of life and at home by the Great Depression and the rebuilding of our economy that followed. But, when called upon to do so, the Greatest Generation defended and then rebuilt our nation to make it even stronger. Their patriotism, service, and sacrifice not only defined their generation—they stand as a testament to the fortitude of our nation and the American people. Their legacy endures today."
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| Amand Mcintire |
May 21, 2013 |
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Pete Olson, R-TX
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"Shock … dismay … disbelief … words that even this six-year-old could feel on that early September morning. Parents swarmed my elementary school. Classrooms became practically empty. Teachers tried to stay calm, but it was obvious that their attention was focused on the day’s events. 9/11 changed our world. It was an act intended to create terror and fear. Until then, we had never fought a foreign country on our soil since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. “How do I respond when I see that in some Islamic countries there is vitriolic hatred for America? … I’m amazed that there is such misunderstanding of what our country is about, that people would hate us. I am, I am—like most Americans, I just can’t believe it. Because I know how good we are, and we’ve got to do a better job of making our case.”—George W. Bush, press conference At six, I knew something happened that would change my life forever, but I did not realize its magnitude for years to come. At first, in my mind, we appeared united, but how could a nation that was founded on the belief that all men are created equal and should be free, treat others that looked a certain way differently? Many of my school mates’ parents came to get my friends fearing for revenge against them that day because of their religion or heritage. A turban on your head or an unfamiliar religious belief should not mean that you are an enemy. My community is very diverse. In fact, my blond hair and blue eyes make me a minority at my school. I have come to understand that as a nation, we must restore faith in the world’s eyes that we are not wealthy bigots, but people who want a free world filled with peace and prosperity for everyone. As Secretary of State John Kerry once stated, “We believe that what matters most is not narrow appeals masquerading as values, but the shared values that show the true face of America; not narrow values that divide us, but the shared values that unite us: family, faith, hard work, opportunity and responsibility for all, so that every child, every adult, every parent, every worker in America has an equal shot at living up to their God-given potential. That is the American dream and the American value.” The attacks on 9/11 were intended to weaken our country and our souls. Instead, we are more cautious, more observant, and more determined than ever to prove to the world that we are a strong and powerful nation whose intent is not domination, but coexistence in a free world that respects human life, the pursuit of happiness, and freedom."
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