Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) appeared on Fox News to defend the WWII veterans that crossed barricades to attend their memorial Wednesday morning.
Hemmer declared "They beat the Nazis, they beat the Japanese. Do you think a government shutdown will stop a group of World War II Veterans? Not a chance." Gohmert wholeheartedly agreed. Gohmert also expressed his disbelief that the Park Services would prevent the Veterans, who had journeyed thousands of miles to get there, from visiting the Memorial: "Bill, it is a granite sidewalk. They spent extra money to go find barriers to put up in front of these WWII Vets."
Gohmert told Hemmer the story of the valiant Veterans who showed up and proudly stood by the Memorial, some recounting vivid details of the war.
He clarified that the Memorial is an open memorial and Parks Services had placed Park Service Officers around the perimeter to ensure that no damage was done. He reiterated his frustration and sadness with Park Services saying, "I’m wondering what they will do next? Hang a drapery over Mt. Rushmore? This is ridiculous." The group planned to visit the Memorial again on Wednesday morning.
