Political Quotes

“Friends, colleagues, and distinguished guests in the gallery, we are gathered here today on the 36th anniversary of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing to honor 241 American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 241 names--220 of which are my fellow Marines--will be forever etched in our hearts and on the walls of the Beirut Memorial in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Although you may not recognize these names, they are the names of sons, brothers, fathers, and friends. They are the names of true American patriots who came in peace and were stolen from us by an act of pure evil. They are the heroes who gave their lives so we could keep ours. Semper fidelis means ``always faithful.'' It is the motto of the United States Marine Corps. Today, we remember the 241 fallen heroes of Beirut. Today, we remain faithful. Madam Speaker, I ask that all Members and distinguished guests in the gallery rise for a moment of silence. ____________________”