Quote of the Day — Jefferson J. DeBlanc
August 7, 2026
Use the gifts God gave you wisely. Be positive, have self-esteem, and reflect patriotism when dealing with your fellow man. — Jefferson J. DeBlanc
1921–2007
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1921–2007
Major Jefferson J. DeBlanc (1921-2007) stands as an American fighter pilot whose Medal of Honor recognized extraordinary aerial combat valor during World War II’s Pacific campaign. A skilled aviator from Louisiana, DeBlanc served with distinction in the grueling Pacific War where American pilots faced sophisticated Japanese fighter aircraft and extreme combat conditions. His Medal of Honor recognized aerial combat actions that exemplified the highest ideals of American military aviation. DeBlanc’s generation of fighter pilots transformed aerial warfare, establishing doctrines and tactics that dominated aviation strategy throughout the Cold War. His service in the Pacific War represented crucial American commitment to…
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Kim Monson reads from the Medal of Honor quote book published by the Center for American Values in Pueblo every Friday, and on this broadcast the entry belonged to Jefferson J. DeBlanc, the Marine Corps fighter pilot who received the medal for an action off Kolombangara Island on January 31, 1943. She read the full citation before the first guest and returned to the quote in the second hour, pairing it with her argument that some things are not available for compromise. The reading opens the August 7, 2026 broadcast on Colorado’s rail plan, two November tax measures, and the state suppressor ban.
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Colorado’s $4.7 Billion Rail Plan, Two Tax Measures, and the Suppressor Ban
Economist Randal O'Toole examines Colorado's $4.7 billion rail plan and TABOR Foundation chairman Penn Pfiffner breaks down two tax measures. August 7, 2026.
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