Tom Perez Quotes

My fascination with war is because my dad was in World War II, and my brother was in Vietnam.

I served my country in uniform for 26 years.

If he lost a leg fighting for his country, that is vote enough for me.

My own father and grandfather served in the Army.

No two wars are ever the same. Some are just, some are unjust, but the basic commonality shared between them all is that young men and women heeded a call to service, overcame their fear, and fought for their side.

Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat.

My dad served in the Air Force as ground crew for several years, and doesn't really talk about it. I know that it's there. I think my main thing about direct or indirect experiences as near to home as it were is the idea of self-sacrifice really.

I've served my country.

There is only one Army in which you serve. When that identity is gone, it is gone forever.

Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.

I'm still in touch with a lot people who continue to serve our country well.

My family has served the country in almost every major war since the Civil War.

My father and all my uncles on both sides served in the military in World War II and Korea.

I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it, whatever they want me to do.

My grandfather was in World War II and fought in Europe in Army Infantry, so I have such a huge respect for him, and he's shared some personal experiences with me.

Today, Arizona's sons and daughters, mothers and fathers are proudly serving their country.

I made 'Saving Private Ryan' for my father. He's the one who filled my head with war stories when I was growing up.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

All gave some. Some gave all. Some stood true for the red, white and blue. Some had to fall. Some gave all

Your sacrifices have made this country what it is.

Blessed is that country whose soldiers fight for it and are willing to give the best they have, the best that any man has, their own lives, to preserve it, because they love it. Such an army the United States has always commanded in every crisis of its history.

My father was an officer in the Army, and my grandfather served in World War II, and I am so proud of their service. I'll always do whatever I can to support our troops.

I was honored to have served in the Army for my country. I was at Anzio during WWII, and it makes you realize how very precious life is.

Our love, our gratitude, our admiration for our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families - all of that is bigger than any one party or any one election.

We learned that whether or not you support the war, you honor the soldiers that fight.