Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to both celebrate and mourn the loss of life of those who carried our freedom and beliefs across the seas aboard the U.S.S. Cole. One of the 17 who died was 35-year-old Richard Costelow who grew up in my county of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Richard attended Morrisville High School, and he graduated in 1983. As one of his teachers remembered him, Richard ``gave 100 percent every day. That kind of kid doesn't come along too often.'' Richard joined the Navy in 1988 and worked his way up to the ranks to electronic technician, first class. As the President mentioned at this morning's memorial service, he spent 5 years in the White House Communications Office and received the prestigious National Defense Service Medal. My heart goes out to the Costelow family, his wife Sharla, and their three boys as well as to his parents and extended family. Today we mourn this tragic loss, but we will never forget those who served to protect the ideals we as a Nation hold dear.”