Mike Pence: “the Bible tells us if you owe debts, pay debts; if honor, then honor; if respect, then respect. I rise humbly today to…”

“the Bible tells us if you owe debts, pay debts; if honor, then honor; if respect, then respect. I rise humbly today to begin to pay a debt of honor and respect to an American hero, Staff Sergeant Frederick L. Miller, Jr., of Hagerstown, Indiana. Staff Sergeant Miller was killed Saturday outside Ramadi in Iraq when a bomb exploded near his Humvee, according to the Department of Defense's information made public yesterday. Staff Sergeant Miller leaves behind a pregnant wife expecting his first son, two beautiful daughters, grieving parents and a grieving community. Miller commanded a Bradley Fighting Vehicle assigned to Troop K in the 3rd Squadron of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment based in Fort Carson, Colorado. He joined the Army after graduating from high school, and would have celebrated his 8th year in the service next month. Miller was discharged after his first tour of duty, but he reenlisted after 9/11. His mother said, ``It was his purpose to save our country, and he had a job to do.'' And so he did it, Mr. Speaker. Staff Sergeant Frederick L. Miller, Jr., is a hero, and he died as heroes do, saving his country. I extend on behalf of the people of eastern Indiana my deepest sympathies and fervent prayers to Staff Sergeant Miller's wife and family as they grieve the death of this heroic American.”