Political Quotes

“today I rise to express a deep and abiding gratitude to the families living in the Second District of Arizona who have lost their children in the Iraqi conflict. Those families include Carol Howland of Kingman, who lost her son James Kiehl in battle; Sandy Watson of Peoria, who lost her son Michael Williams in battle; the Piestewa family, and the entire Hopi Nation, who today mourn the loss of their daughter Lori Ann. I have spoken to each and have been inspired by their unwavering faith and their enduring strength. Mr. Speaker, I know that the tragic stories of this war are not unique to Arizona. So many of this Congress have fallen heroes from their communities and they represent those noble families who personify the sacrifice of war, but America's sons and daughters have fought so bravely in this battle, and some have died defending their homeland and to bring freedom to a people they have never met. And today, Mr. Speaker, the American flag flies at half-mast in the hearts of all of us as this Nation tearfully lays these valiant sons and daughters of freedom in the loving arms of God. Mr. Speaker, words fail me to truly express the unspeakable debt of gratitude that we all owe to these families of America who have sacrificed their own loved ones to the cause of freedom.”