Susan Collins Quotes

This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's charge: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.

In times of war, it is often best to look to our history to see how past generations of Americans dealt with the loss of their countrymen in just causes.

I have real strong feelings about our troops and support them.

Honoring our nation's heroes and their caregivers is a cause very important to me - especially on Independence Day.

Our nation truly owes a debt of gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this great country.

Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead.

The sacrifices made by veterans and their willingness to fight in defense of our nation merit our deep respect and praise - and to the best in benefits and medical care.

Everybody respects the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families are making. Our Vietnam Veterans have taught us that no matter what are positions may be on policy, as Americans and patriots, we must support all of our soldiers with our thoughts and our prayers.

Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.

Every veteran is a hero.

My grandfather is a retired Marine, and I've always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country.

We owe our World War II veterans - and all our veterans - a debt we can never fully repay.

Many have left their families to defend our freedom. We salute their bravery; we express our appreciation and support to their families. And we pray for their safe return.

I will never forget the debt we owe to those who have fought to keep America safe.

As someone who's spent time with our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on USO tours and met wounded warriors at Walter Reed and Bethesda, I feel a deep obligation to the men and women who have risked life and limb on our behalf.

It is essential that all Americans take the time to honor and remember those individuals who gave their lives in defense of our liberty.

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.

You don't need to be for or against the war to provide morale and support to the men and women who are fighting over seas. These are human beings who are doing a service.

We will not leave the men and the women who helped to win the cold war out in the cold.

Memorial Day is all about celebrating the lives of the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The United States is made great because of their heroism. Their lives are remembered, honored, and celebrated by all of us, including the friends, family, and fellow service members who knew them best.

I see our veterans as American heroes, not as cartoon characters.

God bless all who serve or have served our country.

I am grateful for the sacrifices our veterans have made to defend our freedom and prosperity.

No matter what, our American Army is so big, and we are so very thankful to them.