The only cold comfort in all of this is that the Republicans are over-reaching.

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And while no words can ease the ache in their hearts today, may they find some comfort in knowing this: Like all those who give their lives in service to America, they were doing their duty and they were doing this nation proud.

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If all this sounds a little high-stakes, take comfort in the fact that the food lives up to the hype.

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But, in this case, his past and future presence in the house would draw all ordinary comfort out of the situation and replace it with a pleasure that was nerve-racking rather than expansive.

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"Thanks to family friends and neighbours and to Ronan's friends and colleagues who were all a great source of support and comfort and who helped in so many ways at this time, " the acknowledgement said.

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We pray for all those who have been touched by this terrible tragedy to find peace and comfort in the hard days ahead.

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