Political Quotes

“I join my Virginia colleague in honoring the members of the Virginia and Florida National Guard who perished in this terrible tragedy. All House Members pay tribute to each of the men lost in the crash last Saturday. I know they join me in sending a heartfelt message of condolence to the families and loved ones. I am particularly grieved because four of those who died were from my congressional district. But it is not just that. The tragedy that occurred 4 days ago is really a national tragedy. The guardsmen aboard that plane were among the finest citizens of this Nation. So all of us lost something very, very precious that day. The sacrifice of those who lost their lives exemplifies all that is best in the American people. Those who serve our country in the National Guard and Reserve are dedicated, industrious and selfless. They are patriots, committed to the goal of making America great. So we mourn their loss and extend our sympathies to those they have left behind. But I want their loved ones to know they should be extremely proud of the lives that they lived.”