"Today, as we look back on the history of our nation and take note of how far we have come as a people, we are reminded that we owe a great debt to those who fought valiantly for the freedoms that we easily take for granted"

This quote by Sam Brownback works as a pointer of the sacrifices made by those who fought for the flexibilities we delight in today. It is a call to acknowledge the debt we owe to those who have actually preceded us and to keep in mind the struggles they endured to protect the rights and liberties we now consider given. It is a pointer that our nation's history has lots of brave individuals who have actually defended the cause of freedom and justice. We must always remember the nerve and commitment of those who have actually preceded us and the sacrifices they produced our country. We should honor their memory and make every effort to uphold the values they defended. By doing so, we can ensure that the freedoms we enjoy today will be preserved for future generations.