Political Quotes

“I want to begin with a moment of solemn gratitude. Yesterday, we received devastating news. U.S. Army SFC Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, NE, was killed in Kuwait during an unmanned aircraft system attack while supporting Operation Epic Furry. He was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, IA. Sergeant Tietjens enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2006 as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. He gave two decades of his life to this country, deploying to Kuwait in 2009 and again in 2019--always answering the call, always showing up. His record of service speaks for itself. Sergeant Tietjens earned the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, the Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 'M' Device. Each ribbon and each medal marks a chapter of life poured out in service to something larger than himself. We honor Sergeant Tietjens today, and we hold his family, his unit, and all who loved him in our hearts. In addition to Sergeant Tietjens, five other American heroes did not come home. All six of these servicemembers gave their last full measure of devotion in service to this country, and we will never forget them.”