Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor National Guardsman Specialist Dennis Poulin, a recently fallen hero of our country. Dennis ``Danny'' Poulin, a 26-year-old native of Cumberland, Rhode Island, gave his life for our Nation, on Thursday, March 31, 2011, while serving in Afghanistan. He, like so many of our brave men and women in uniform, executed the mission in Afghanistan with dedication and extraordinary competence. Specialist Poulin certainly did all we asked of him. This brave young man served our country with honor and made the ultimate sacrifice. He served as a mortarman in the Guard's Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment. I want to take a moment to recognize Specialist Poulin's parents and family and to thank them for his service to our country. Besides his parents, Doris Poulin and Richard Renau, Specialist Poulin leaves his son, Nikolous Cullen Poulin; fiancee, Ashley Shylene Simmon; two sisters, Jennifer Poulin and Angelique Renau; and extended family, all who mourn his loss. Let us honor his life, service and sacrifice, and let us help those who mourn by joining together in thanks for Specialist Poulin's valor and courage on behalf of our great Nation. All who knew him, and those who didn't but who know the sacrifice he has made, will miss him and will remain grateful for his service to our country. ____________________”