[Wild Irish Rogue]

" Pelosi saying Murtha is "one of the most distinguished reps EVER to serve in the House of Representatives."

Has she forgotten Sam Johnson, Republican from Texas ?
7 years as a Vietnam POW - most in solitary.
Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards.

[Wolfstar]

Pelosi saying Murtha is "one of the most distinguished reps EVER to serve in the House of Representatives.

Then how come nobody other than his constituents, family, friends and employees ever heard of him until a few days ago?