Carney's statement on the passing of Congressman Murtha

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Published: February 9, 2010

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Congressman Chris Carney (PA-10) made the following statement after the passing of Congressman Jack Murtha on Monday afternoon:

"I extend my deepest condolences to Mrs. Murtha and the entire Murtha family. Today, we have lost one of the lions of Congress. Mr. Murtha's leadership as the Dean of the Pennsylvania delegation is irreplaceable. His unwavering commitment to our nation was evident both by his decades of service as a distinguished Marine officer as well as by his long and dedicated service to the people of Pennsylvania's 12th district.

"As a steadfast guardian of our Armed Forces, the troops came first for Jack, as he was always willing to stand up and fight for them, no matter the political cost or prevailing opinion. Because of his tenacious advocacy for better armor and equipment, generations of our fighting men and women owe him an enormous debt of gratitude. Jack Murtha cast a long shadow and so many of us were privileged to seek its shade. As a fellow veteran, I am honored to have called Mr. Murtha my colleague, my mentor, and my friend. I will miss his sage counsel and advice, but mostly I will miss his humor, warmth, and that big Irish smile. The Pennsylvania corner of the House chamber will never be the same."

This statement was submitted by the office of Congressman Chris Carney.

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