Political Quotes

“this morning's morning business has been dedicated to the Columbia tragedy which occurred over the weekend. I want to take a few moments to speak from the heart about my experience yesterday, traveling to Houston to be there for the service that honored these seven brave men and women who gave their lives in the Columbia tragedy. It was a bright and sunny day in Houston, a day which brought out literally thousands of people as they stood at the Space Center on the grass and waited for hours for the moments of tribute to the fallen astronauts and to their families. It was a military service, as those who followed it on television know, in the tradition primarily of the Navy. There was that touching moment where the bell was struck seven times for the loss of seven lives. It also was a service which brought out, I thought, the very best in our Nation in terms of coming together in the grief that has really clouded our lives since last Saturday morning. There were moments yesterday which I will not forget.”