Bill Clinton: “today I rise to discuss legislation that designates the United States Post Office Building in Patchogue, New York as the…”

“today I rise to discuss legislation that designates the United States Post Office Building in Patchogue, New York as the ``Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building.'' Almost a year ago, Navy LT Michael P. Murphy was reported missing in the mountains of Afghanistan while on a covert reconnaissance mission in search of Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents. Reports indicate Lieutenant Murphy and the three other members of his Navy SEAL team came under heavy attack by Taliban insurgents soon after they were inserted by helicopter into their position. The military creed of ``never leaving a fallen comrade behind'' was never more appropriate as this American hero's body was recovered on the Fourth of July, our Nation's Independence Day. Michael Murphy was only 29 years of age at the time of his passing, but as his father recalls, ``He squeezed more life into 29 years than I will ever see.'' Lieutenant Murphy attended Patchogue-Medford High School on Long Island, where he was a National Honor Society student and a varsity football athlete. After graduating high school he attended Penn State University where he majored in political science and excelled academically. At the time of his graduation, he decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a Navy SEAL. While realizing this would be a formidable challenge, Michael was determined to serve our country. Michael was engaged to be married, and he planned to attend law school after his military service.…”