Louie Gohmert: “Thank you, and I thank my dear friend from Texas for having this time and for honoring such a great American hero. Chris…”

“Thank you, and I thank my dear friend from Texas for having this time and for honoring such a great American hero. Chris Kyle clearly loved his country. He loved his family, he loved those with whom he served and was willing to lay down his life for his friends. Every time he was committed to hostile theater, he knew he might be laying down his life for his friends. He also knew that the ultimate authority on love, Jesus, is quoted in John 15:13 saying: Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Chris had that commitment every time he was in a hostile area. He was willing to do that. And the fact that he gave up his life trying to help another servicemember who was suffering from a mental problem still is an act of laying down his life in service for others. He did it for this country, he did it for his friends, and he did it for those, including the gunman that took his own life. Now, it was a very moving service. I don't believe it was broadcast. But for all of us who were there, we were deeply moved. The show of support, love, and affection for an American hero was deeply touching. Chad Littlefield, the same situation, a man that was willing to lay down his life for his friends, and he did. I think most people, Mr. Neugebauer, have heard and read about this extraordinary man, Chris Kyle, his service to the country, three Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars. What an incredible, incredible service to his country.…”