Evan Bayh: “Is that your initial impression as well, that they have not been cooperative in dealing with Taliban?”

we should not discriminate against them. We should honor that service, honor that patriotism, the way we do the service and patriotism of any American who is willing to put on the uniform of this country.

I rise today to honor the life of SSG Kevin Matthew Pape of the U.S. Army and Fort Wayne, IN. Staff Sergeant Pape was assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, in the 75th Ranger Regiment at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. He was 30 years old…

In all likelihood there were gay Americans serving at Valley Forge, there were gay Americans at Gettysburg, there were gay Americans on Normandy Beach, there are gay Americans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan today.

I rise today to honor the life of Corporal John C. Bishop of the U.S. Marine Corps and Versailles, IN. Corporal Bishop was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. He lost his life on September 8, 2010…