Political Quotes

“I rise to honor the 17 soldiers who lost their lives this past Saturday in Iraq when two Black Hawk helicopters collided. This tragedy stands as the deadliest single incident since Operation Iraqi Freedom began in March. It is the largest single loss of life for the 101st Airborne in 15 years. All 17 young soldiers served in the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell. All 17 died serving their country with valor and with courage. I would like to read each of their names for the Record: SGT Michael D. Acklin, II, age 25, of Louisville, KY; SPC Ryan T. Baker, age 24, of Browns Mills, NJ; SFC Kelly Bolor, age 37, of Whittier, CA; SPC Jeremy DiGiovanni, age 21, of Pricedale, MS; SPC William D. Dusenbery, age 30, of Fairview Heights, IL; PFC Rick Hafer, age 21, of Nitro, WV; SGT Warren S. Hansen, age 36, of Clintonville, WI; PFC Sheldon R. Hawk Eagle, age 21, of Grand Forks, ND; PFC Damian L. Heidelberg, age 21, of MS; CWO Erik C. Kesterson, age 29, of Independence, OR; 1LT Pierre Piche, age 28, of Starksboro, VT; SGT John W. Russell, age 26, of Portland, TX; CWO Scott A. Saboe, age 33, of Willow Lake, SD; SPC John R. Sullivan, age 26, of Countryside, IL; SPC Eugene A. Uhl, III, age 21, of Amherst, WI; PFC Joey Whitener, age 19, of McDowell County, NC; 2LT Jeremy L. Wolfe, age 27, of Menomonie, WI. Mr. President, my heart goes out to the families of these brave young men. America mourns your loss and honors you for the profound sacrifice you must now bear.”