[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 14, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 14, 1994]
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                                 D-DAY

  (Mr. ROWLAND asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROWLAND. Madam Speaker, 50 years and 1 week ago yesterday, the 
greatest sea-launched invasion in the history of the world took place 
on the beaches of Normandy. Many young men, some only 18 or 19 years of 
age, from the United States of America, Britain, Canada, and other 
allied countries, stormed the beaches and dropped from the skies, and 
many thousands lost their lives.
  One week ago yesterday, many of those who survived that horror 
returned to observe the 50th anniversary of that event.
  I had the opportunity to be there and I was greatly honored to be in 
the presence of those who were a part of that magnificent victory.
  I was pleased that many of the leaders of the free nations that were 
part of it were there to acknowledge the sacrifice that had been made 
by those who gave their lives and those who still live.
  I especially appreciate our President Bill Clinton, and the words he 
spoke, which brought a sustained standing ovation from those veterans 
present at the American National Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer.
  As one who fought in Europe after D-day, I believe his words touched 
the hearts of those brave and dedicated men.

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