Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H.R. 3314 introduced by myself. This bill names a post office as the Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building. The post office will honor six brave men from the city who died serving their country. Carey Dean Harmon lost his life bravely fighting the Tet Offensive. Scott Broadston fought valiantly in Vietnam and lost his life during a combat assault. In 2006, Patrick Tinnell was the first from Lake Havasu City to be killed in action during the global war on terror. Anthony Sausto lost his life fighting in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2007. Dylan Reid served in Amarah, Iraq, where he died in 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Avery. Finally, Carl Hammar emigrated from Sweden to the United States and joined the Army while in college. He served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, where he died in combat. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of these men and their selfless service to this Nation, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”