Steve Buyer: “I come to the House to address a national virtue, to address the proper tone and tenor of a Nation. It is outrageous…”

“I come to the House to address a national virtue, to address the proper tone and tenor of a Nation. It is outrageous, appalling and indecent for an American citizen to commit crimes and perversions against a family grieving at the loss of their son. Army Sergeant Rickey Jones, along with three of his comrades, was killed in Baghdad. With his body in transport to Kokomo, Indiana, someone has egged his family's home and left harassing phone calls that said, ``I'm glad your son is dead.'' My colleagues, a great virtue of the American character is our compassion. It is how we care for each other in good times and in difficult times. It is our compassion and human decency that represent the very best of our Nation. So to condemn these despicable acts, I ask all of you to rise and join me in a moment of silence to extend to all families who have sacrificed in the name of freedom. Thank you and Godspeed. Announcement By the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Boozman). Without objection, 5-minute voting will continue. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”