"I was a senior in high school. I was in class and we turned on the TV after the first plane hit. [...] That was the d…"

"Let's get into the fight."

"In combat you are constantly studying the enemy, and the enemy is constantly studying you, but conducting a hostage r…"

"It was pretty special being from a small town, where we kind of drew inspiration from our veteran community. Those ol…"

"Every man on the mission that night was engaged in their own unique problem set. My teammates were also looking for s…"

"It was an honor for me to participate that night, because you live for hostage rescues. When you look back on that ni…"

"Sergeant First Class Thomas P. Payne distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, above and beyond…"

"Our Nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white—separate and unequal."

"He was notable throughout a brief, thwarted career for the charm of his manner and his chivalrous ideals in public li…"

"The teachers in West Virginia, LA, Oklahoma, Arizona, Kentucky, Colorado, and more are saying something radical with …"