On the recordApril 14, 2010
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank Mr. Delahunt and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen for giving us this opportunity to come to the floor to express our sympathy to the people of Poland. Our country is blessed with many Polish Americans. It is a blessing to our country. They are mourning this loss, and all Americans join them. And today, Congress officially joins in that mourning. The United States and, indeed, the entire world mourn the loss of President Kaczynski and First Lady Maria Kaczynski and all who perished in last weekend's tragic crash. The scope of this tragedy is indescribable, the pain of the loss is unimaginable, and our thoughts and prayers rest with the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims. Their loss strikes a blow to the hearts of Polish citizens, all Polish Americans--my nieces are Polish American--and all who believe in a future of peace and prosperity for Poland and for every nation.
