Posted on 02/08/2010 5:23:18 PM PST by Sub-Driver
Press Releases Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami 202-226-7616 For Immediate Release 02/08/2010 Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Murtha
Washington, D.C – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Congressman John Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense:
“Today, with the passing of Jack Murtha, America lost a great patriot. He served our country on the battlefield winning two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He served his country in his community winning the hearts of his constituents and served in the Congress winning the respect of his colleagues.
“On Saturday, he became the longest-serving Member of Congress from Pennsylvania, and one of the most distinguished. He is well-recognized as a champion of our national security; always putting the troops and their families first. He quietly and regularly visited our men and women serving our country who were injured to assess their needs and offer them thanks and encouragement. As proud Marine, he was always Semper Fi!
“The nation saw his courage writ large when he spoke out against the military engagement in Iraq – winning him the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
“Jack was also a hero in advancing scientific research to fight breast cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. He measured the strength of our country by our military might and also by the well-being of the American people.
“San Francisco lost a good friend in Jack Murtha. His leadership as Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee was essential in turning the Presidio from post to park.
“Dedicated to God and Country, and devoted to Joyce and their family, Jack Murtha was a giant. All who served with him were honored to call him colleague. I was privileged to call him friend.
“I hope that is a comfort to Joyce; their children, Donna Sue, John and Patrick; and their grandchildren that so many people mourn their loss and are praying for them at this very sad time.”
He passed, but not as a patriot.
The democrat party is dying and you’re killing it, Pelosi.
Murtha was never convicted for corruption. He got away with it.
How long did it take Nazi Pelosi to issue a statement about the worst month for our troops in Afghanistan?
people say you are never really appreciated until you are gone.
I agree.
You are gone and I appreciate it.
murtha the traitor WAS THE BEST CONGRESSMAN THAT THE SAUDIS COULD BUY.
LLS
RIP, now enough about him,
who will he be replaced by between now and November?
You mean by calling our soldiers murderers?
Now, now now... that was uncivilized and demeaning of you... AND I WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR SAYING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LLS
She lies!
Pelosi finally finds a veteran she doesn’t want to slime.
That is the correct response.
Thank you.
She arose from her casket to make a statement. How quaint. Was it in daylight or darkness?
I’d like to think he served with Honor at one time, and leave it at that. He’s gone.
Just like the Marines, he was guilty til proven innocent:
http://www.brayincandy.com/id154.html
Pray for America and Our Marines
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