next week, we'll gatt for the statuary hall with many more friends who can join in, to once again pay tribute to this man. it's hard to believe he's gone but as he said, the soldiers can't speak for themselves we sent them to war and by god, we're the ones who have to speak out. his wife joyce wants us to have the music "god bless america" at the closing of his ceremony next week. god truly blessed america by giving us jack murtha. i hope it's a comfort to joyce and the children and grandchildren of whom he was so proud, so many people mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time. i yield back the balance of my time. thank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from west virginia rise? >> to address the house. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. rahall: i rise today to talk about principled leadership that makes a difference. that best describes the dean of the pennsylvania delegation and its longest-serving member, jack murtha. yes, jack murtha was a member ose member. he was a soldier's so