[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 35 (Thursday, March 24, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 24, 1994]
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           SUPPORT URGED FOR MILITARY IN WAKE OF PLANE CRASH

  (Mr. SKELTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I am deeply saddened about the loss of 15 
Americans in a tragic military plane crash at Pope Air Force Base, NC, 
yesterday.
  My heart goes out to the families and fellow soldiers and airmen of 
those who were lost and injured in that tragedy. Many seem to forget 
that the military is a dangerous profession and Americans all across 
the land should understand and appreciate those who wear our Nation's 
uniform.
  Madam Speaker, with the uncertainties facing us from the Korean 
Peninsula to Bosnia, we are reminded that American soldiers, sailors, 
airmen, and Marines are frequently in harm's way both here at home and 
around the world.
  As chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Forces and Personnel of 
the Committee on Armed Services, this fact has long been apparent to 
me. Those of us in Congress and all Americans must do our best to 
support and appreciate those who wear the American uniform.

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