Political Quotes

“I thank my friends, colleagues, and distinguished guests in the gallery for their participation in my Special Order. As a Beirut veteran, I am deeply moved by their remarks, and I know their words will comfort the Gold Star Families across this Nation. Today, on the 36th anniversary of this horrific attack, and every day, we must strive to ensure that all are remembered, and all are honored. We remember their loyalty, their selflessness, and their courage. We are humbled by their tremendous sacrifice. We must hold them closely in our hearts and hometowns. We must live in gratitude for the precious gift they have given to us here today. Most of all, we must uphold our promise to honor our fallen. We must remain always faithful. Mr. Speaker, I will always remain faithful. God bless America, and Semper Fi. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, in the morning of October 22, 1983, a suicide bomber drove a truck full of explosives into a Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 241 U.S. service members. This was the deadliest attack against our U.S. Marines since Iwo Jima. These Marines were stationed in Beirut to assist with the Palestinian withdrawal during the Lebanese civil war--they were protecting those who were being persecuted and fought to keep peace in the area. There is a memorial at Camp Lejeune for those who lost their lives that day and it reads, ``They came in Peace.'' I do not think I could say it any better.…”