Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the late Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt. After graduating from high school in June 2001, Corporal Wyatt made the courageous decision to serve his country. He joined the Marine Corps, where he was based at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina before deploying to Iraq. On December 3, 2004, Corporal Wyatt gave his life to stop an enemy attack on his base. He was only 21 years old. Corporal Wyatt bravely acted without hesitation to save the lives of his fellow servicemembers. I know the impact the loss of a loved one can have on a bereaved family, the Gold Star family that continues to mourn the loss of their fallen hero: his father, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Alan Wyatt; his mother, Verlene; and his entire family and their proud three-generation history of military service. Corporal Wyatt's stepmother, Lauren, works in my district office, helping ensure that veterans and military families in my district get the care they need. In her work, she honors Corporal Wyatt's service and sacrifice for our country. To pay tribute to Corporal Wyatt's sacrifice, I am proud to cosponsor Representative Bost's legislation to rename the United States post office in his hometown of Millstadt, Illinois, in Corporal Wyatt's honor. I thank Representative Bost for his efforts and for the beautiful remarks he made about Matt on the House floor this morning.…”