Political Quotes

“Today is a somber day in Nevada. Last night, a helicopter crashed in Austin, NV, killing all five crew members on board. It is believed the flight was from Fallon Naval Air Station. Also yesterday, Nevada lost another soldier in Iraq--25-year-old SGT Coby Schwab--to an improvised explosive device. Our State and our Nation mourn the loss of all six servicemembers who served with honor and courage. Our hearts and our prayers are with the families. No one wants success in Iraq more than we in the Senate. I can think of no greater tribute we can pay to those six servicemembers and the more than 3,300 others who have lost their lives in Iraq than to reach a responsible and successful end to the war which has cost so much in so many different ways. The Washington Post this morning ran an article entitled 'The Cost of War, Unnoticed.' It tells us that the war in Iraq is about to become the most expensive conflict in United States history, after World War II.”