Bob Dole: “this past week, Americans lined up outside the Library of Congress for the chance to view an original copy of one of the…”

“this past week, Americans lined up outside the Library of Congress for the chance to view an original copy of one of the great documents of our time--the Gettysburg Address. In that famous speech, Lincoln said that when brave men die, ``It is their deeds, not our words,'' that should be remembered. Today, Mr. President, I ask all Senators and all Americans to not remember my words--but to remember the deeds of Sfc. Gregory Cardott, who was killed January 12 in Haiti. To the family and friends of Sergeant Cardott, including his wife, Darlene, whom I spoke with recently, and their two children, I say that America shares your sorrow. And America also knows that with your sorrow, you can take great pride. Pride in the fact that when his country called, Greg answered. Pride in fact that although Greg knew full well his journey would be dangerous, he made it willingly, with courage and commitment, as so many others have throughout America's history. As a nation, we also take pride in the courage and commitment of S. Sgt. Tommy Davis, who was wounded in the right arm during the same attack that killed Sergeant Cardott. Mr. President, the bible says that ``greater love than this has no man, than to lay down his lives for his friends.'' Gregory Cardott laid down his life for his friends, and for his country. His deeds will always be remembered by this Senator, and by all those who love America.”