Bush Awards 9 Purple Hearts to U.S. Troops

tripe used when actual words would do fine

you don't get honored for dying or getting wounded. you get honored for being called and going.

sometimes that has consequences

the people who cared are the ones who went when called, all of them

"This hospital is full of healers and compassionate people that care deeply about our men and women in uniform," the president said after his visit with the wounded troops. "It's also full of courageous young soldiers and marines, airmen. I'm just overwhelmed by the great strength of character of not only those who have been wounded but of their loved ones as well. "