Wayne Allard: “My wife, Joan, and I are pleased to recognize that both Shirley and Sam are very close friends of ours. I had come to…”

“My wife, Joan, and I are pleased to recognize that both Shirley and Sam are very close friends of ours. I had come to the floor to speak on another matter but I feel so fortunate to have been here at the time you are making these comments. You are right on the mark. He is a tremendous individual. He suffered in a way that many of us cannot imagine. Both Joan and I are so enthralled with his positive attitude--both Shirley and Sam--that it makes him stand out as a remarkable individual, remarkable Americans. I second your comments.”