Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., today offered a resolution to honor three U.S. Navy SEALs for capturing one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq, Ahmed Hashim Aded. The SEALs are currently facing courts-martial for accusations of giving the known terrorist a fat lip during his capture.
"I hope this resolution sends the message that these men deserve to be honored for their service and not punished for doing their job," Ensign said. "The men and women in the U.S. military risk their lives every day, and it's shameful that we are not giving these men the recognition they deserve."
The Ensign resolution would recognize the exemplary service, devotion to country and selfless sacrifice of Special Operations Petty Officers Second Class Matthew McCabe, Jonathon Keefe and Julio Huertas. It also pledges to continue to support members of the U.S. Armed Serviced serving in harm's way.
Ensign also sent a letter http://ensign.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Media.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=514A892E-A6BA-CFBD-9516-A0ECE7341AE2 in December 2009 to Defense Secretary Gates asking that he give his personal attention to the matter of the three U.S. Navy SEALs.