Political Quotes

“on the occasion of Memorial Day, I rise to recognize a fallen soldier from my district, First Lieutenant David R. Bernstein, formerly of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Bernstein, 24 at the time of his death, was a member of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 508th Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade of Camp Ederle, Italy. He, along with Pfc. John D. Hart, 20, of Bedford, Mass., were killed in Taza, Iraq on October 18, 2003 when enemy forces ambushed their patrol using rock-propelled grenades and small arms fire. Although I never had the opportunity to know Lieutenant Bernstein, what I have read about his life demonstrates what a tremendous and exemplary young man he was. He was a member of the West Point swim team for his 4 years at the United States Military Academy and enjoyed running, bicycling and competing in triathlons. He was also an accomplished student as exhibited by his selection as his high school valedictorian at Phoenixville High School and finishing fifth in his class at West Point. Lieutenant Bernstein, like so many fallen soldiers throughout our history, looked forward to a bright future, but sacrificed that future for the welfare, safety and liberty of our Nation. I take this opportunity today to thank Lieutenant David R. Bernstein for his heroic service and sacrifice to our Nation and to also offer my condolences to his parents, Richard and Gail, and the entire Bernstein family.”