Political Quotes

“I rise with a deep sense of sorrow shared by all of our colleagues on both sides of the aisle in remembering those brave Americans who paid the ultimate price for the freedom and democracy that we enjoy. It is appropriate... that we reflect on the value of our military and the role they perform every day of the year. Mr. Speaker, we lost 17 brave Americans. We lost dads who left kids. We lost daughters who left behind moms and dads. We lost people who were involved in their community and charity events and church organizations. We lost future leaders of America. Perhaps even among them was a Member of Congress. I heard the President say today that one of the individuals actually had worked at the White House, helping with the computer system. These were not just sailors. These were individuals who were destined to become a part of the American fabric, who were going to eventually assume their leadership role in both the military and also in civilian life. Tragically, they were cut down.”