Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to remember a fallen hero, U.S. Marine SSG Michael Bock of Omaha, NE. Michael was a proud member of the 3rd Combat EngineerBattalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, operating in one of the most dangerous areas of Afghanistan, the Helmand Province. On August 13, Staff Sergeant Bock was shot and killed while on foot patrol. His death is a great loss to our Nation and especially to those of us from Nebraska. Michael will be remembered as a caring, outgoing, and responsible young man, always ready to help family and friends with a smile and a burst of energy. From childhood, he had wanted to serve in the military. At an age when many young Americans are not yet tackling adult responsibilities, Michael was ready to offer his service and sacrifice for our Nation. He started Marine boot camp a month after graduating from high school. The Marine Corps became a family for Staff SergeantBock. In fact, he convinced his brother David to join and serve. Over time Michael's family grew. His marriage to Tiffany was followed by the birth of his son, Alexander. By that time, Staff Sergeant Bock had already seen combat during two tours in Iraq. He served with distinction then, and again during his third deployment--this time to Afghanistan. The Helmand Province is a well-known Taliban stronghold, but progress toward our goals has also been significant. Afghan citizens there today enjoy freedoms they have not witnessed for generations.…”