It is Clinton that does not deserve to be mentioned in the same breath with these men. He is and always will be a coward and a miscreant.
When I say that their lives were wasted, I'm referring to the fact that Clintooon pulled them out of there because of public criticism. He didn't have the cajones to finish the job that needed finishing. They did indeed do their jobs courageously and served with honor - it is Clintoon that dishonored them.