[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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              IN HONOR OF 94TH AMERICAN INFANTRY DIVISION

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a group of 
distinguished Americans, the men of the 94th American Infantry Division 
who served during World War II. These men demonstrated their devotion 
to the infallible principle of democracy and made the supreme sacrifice 
for freedom.
  I call attention to these men and their families because today, in 
Paris, France, they are participating in the relighting ceremony of the 
Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arch de 
Triomphe. This great honor is only the beginning of an anniversary tour 
that marks the great victories of the 94th Infantry Division, and 
culminates in the dedication ceremony of the ``Peace Monument'' on 
October 16.
  On October 16, a memorial will be dedicated to recognize the heroic 
men who broke through the heavily defended German line at Siegfried 
almost 50 years ago today. This memorial is aptly named the ``Peace 
Monument,'' and it will be dedicated at Potsdamer Platz on the former 
Siegfried Line near Nennig, Germany.
  This memorial has special significance. The original monument was 
established in 1945, and it was one of the first memorials built after 
V-J Day. The idea to construct a permanent memorial was jointly 
conceived by World War II veterans of both nations, namely the 94th 
Infantry Division and Germany's 11th Panzer Division.
  The ``Peace Memorial'' is constructed on land generously donated by 
the Federated Republic of Germany. The focal point of the monument will 
be two bronze tablets inscribed with a message written in English and 
German from former President George Bush. The design and setting are 
truly worthy of the name ``Park of Peace.''
  The sole purpose of this shrine is to demonstrate the goodwill of 
both Germany and the United States of America in its hopes of lasting 
peace.
  I would like to note that this memorial is the only World War II 
monument of its kind which the United States of America constructed on 
a historic battlefield on former enemy soil. In the words of those 
responsible for this monument, ``it is the only monument/memorial of 
its kind on the entire planet, on a former battlefield, dedicated to 
peace between former enemies who have been at war twice this century, 
twice in a single generation.''
  Accordingly, I would like this body to hereby recognize that this 
commemoration should be remembered and cherished. Henceforth, the 
monument should be regarded as an emblem of peace the world so desires, 
and for which World War II was fought for so honorably.

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