[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9482]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE HUMAN LOSS AT DEEPWATER HORIZON

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                           HON. BILL CASSIDY

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 2010

  Mr. CASSIDY. Madam Speaker, on April 20, Louisiana lost eleven 
fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons at the Deepwater Horizon accident 
in the Gulf. Sorrow for their deaths is borne across our State.
  As we focus our energies on stopping the spill, it is important that 
we focus our prayers on the families who are grieving the loss of loved 
ones. We cannot lose sight of the fact that this incident began--and 
is--a painful human tragedy, and I am thankful for all of those in 
Louisiana who are consoling these families and providing comfort in 
their time of need.
  In mourning their loss, we should also recognize their contributions 
to Louisiana and the Nation.
  As this event makes painfully clear, energy security, even at home, 
is not won easily. The men and women who work on rigs and pipelines 
endure long hours, tough conditions, and considerable risk to provide 
us with the energy our Nation needs to prosper.
  To all of those who make this sacrifice on the Nation's behalf, thank 
you. And to the families who lost loved ones, our prayers are with you 
and we are here for you.

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