Mark Warner: “Mr. President, the Senate, as I have been with my colleagues here for the past hour or so for the voting, reflects a…”

“Mr. President, the Senate, as I have been with my colleagues here for the past hour or so for the voting, reflects a very somber note on this sad day for America--indeed, for all those who, throughout the world, stand guard for freedom. We have suffered a tragic loss to the U.S. Navy. This is in parallel with frightful losses taking place elsewhere throughout the Middle East. It brings to mind that this is a most dangerous world that faces us every day. Men and women in the Armed Forces of the United States go forth from our shores, serving in countries all over the world. They, of course, now are on a high alert because of the tragic terrorist act inflicted upon one of our destroyers, the U.S.S. Cole.”