Political Quotes

“America has lost a great patriot. The Congress has lost one of its giants, one of the most knowledgeable Members on national defense ever to serve here, whose service spanned four decades and eight Presidents and Members from both Chambers and on both sides of the aisle. Our hearts go out to Joyce and the family. We in this body have lost a person that makes the very essence and fabric of being here so rich and rewarding; it was evident in listening to our colleagues, listening to Rodney and Bill and Jack Kingston talk about Mr. Murtha. His death is a reminder to us all that our time here and all that we hope to accomplish is fleeting. As he would say, make the most of it while you're here; become expert in a field; but most of all, stand up for what you believe.”