Political Quotes

“Madam President, CWO2 Joshua B. Silverman, age 35, Scottsdale, AZ; SGT Peter C. Bohler, age 29, Willow Spring, NC; SPC Terry K.D. Gordon, age 22, Shubuta, MS; SFC Omar W. Forde, age 28, Marietta, GA; CWO2 Randy L. Billings, age 34, Heavener, OK; SSG Jesse L. Williams, age 30, Elkhart, IN are names of soldiers who lost their lives this past week. They lost their lives in a helicopter incident in Afghanistan, and five of those soldiers were from my home State based at Fort Riley, KS--the Big Red One. Our Nation is forever indebted to these young men for their service and their sacrifice. This evening I ask the Senate to pay tribute to these six soldiers who, in serving their country, lost their lives. If we here in Washington, DC, need a reminder about our responsibilities, we need only look to our service men and women who, for no partisan reason--nothing to do with Republicans or Democrats--volunteer to serve their country, and recognize there are things much more important than even life itself. These soldiers were committed to preserving the freedoms and liberties guaranteed Americans by our Constitution, and they sacrificed their lives every day to make certain Americans have the opportunity to pursue the American dream. I once heard a hymn that has stayed with me ever since the first time I heard it. It was sung at the funeral service of President Reagan. It is called ``Mansions of the Lord.'' It was performed by the U.S.…”