Political Quotes

“And our final nomination this evening--so I mentioned that I was a former military spouse, and Senator Sullivan had brought up First Ranger Battalion. And those who have served around many of those in the Rangers, they understand that there is a--there is a stanza of the Ranger creed that is ``I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy.'' We have talked about those who have saved the lives of other men and women in uniform. We heard about the marine who saved a life of many other men and women in uniform and went to retrieve those who have fallen so that they wouldn't forever be in the hands of the enemy. We have heard about women who led the way, as well, with their service and showing other young women that they could serve and do great things for the Nation that has given them so much. We have heard so many stories about heroics and combat, ``V'' for Valor, Silver Star. We have heard brief resumes of warriors we really can't go into on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Again, those of us who served understand why we can't do that. But these are people. They are human beings. They are flesh and blood. They have done everything they possibly can and given more than most for their country: duty and honor, their service, sacrifice for this Nation. And what is this body, this Nation doing to them? This will be remembered. It is a dark evening. This will be remembered. I want to thank them so much for their service to our country.…”