Palmetto State News

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) yesterday commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day from Omaha Beach, one of five beach landing sites for the Allied forces during World War II.

Graham reflected on the experience, stating, “This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. My dad was a World War II veteran in the Pacific in New Guinea. There were 66 American World War II vets here today. They all [had] just incredible stories.”

He further emphasized the enduring patriotism of these veterans: “[These veterans] still love our country. And it reminds you what can happen if you don’t do your job right, politically. If you let evil go unchecked you wind up getting a lot of people put in harm’s way.”

Graham concluded with a call to action: “The best thing we can do here is not only honor these people who defeated Hitler, but make sure that on our watch we don’t let this happen again.”

Senator Britt echoed similar sentiments, urging collective remembrance and vigilance: “We hope that you will join us in remembering [the veterans and the fallen], remembering their sacrifice, and remembering that we must fight for our freedom at each generation. It doesn’t just get passed down. It’s something we have to be intentional about.”

Photos and videos of Senator Graham at the D-Day ceremony in Normandy are available online.

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