Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Markey substitute amendment, No. 2692, be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 2692) in the nature of a substitute was agreed to as follows (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) On September 11, 2012, the United States consulate, and its personnel in Benghazi, Libya, were attacked by militants. (2) Four Americans were killed in the attack, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods. (3) Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were former Navy SEALs who served as security personnel in Libya. As the attack unfolded, they bravely attempted to defend American property and protect United States diplomatic personnel. In so doing, they selflessly sacrificed their own lives. (4) Glen Doherty was a Navy SEAL for 12 years and served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He attained the rank of Petty Officer First Class and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. After leaving the Navy, Glen Doherty worked with the Department of State to protect American diplomats. (5) Tyrone Woods served for 20 years as a Navy SEAL including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.…”