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Sara Jacobs: “He was no longer a warrior, but he died in a war torn country. He died not that others might live, but that others, many…”

On the recordApril 16, 1996
He was no longer a warrior, but he died in a war torn country. He died not that others might live, but that others, many others, including Bosnians and Americans as well, might live better. He was and, in the inspirational sense, remains an authentic American hero. ``We shall miss his bright eyes and sweet smile.'' May God forgive those who were so ready to bear false witness against him.
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Sara Jacobs
Democratic · California

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Honoring a fallen hero during a speech on the House floor.

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