[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11687-S11688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE FALLEN
Mr. REID. These remarks are so important. I have had the duty--I feel
it is my duty--to call home and speak to 55 mothers and fathers and
husbands and wives and children of Nevadans who have died in the war.
It is a difficult situation. I last week talked to a grandmother whose
19-year-old grandson committed suicide a week after he went back for
his second tour of duty. He killed himself in Iraq. These are real
difficult situations. I know how strongly Members feel. So I certainly
appreciate the feeling of the Senator from Oklahoma.
Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, first, I thank the majority leader for his
comments. It will be my intention, after I conclude my remarks
concerning a fallen marine, that the floor be given to the Senator from
South Carolina, Senator Lindsey Graham, for a period of approximately
15 minutes.
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The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Oklahoma is
recognized.
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