[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 4 (Monday, January 9, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION NAMING NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER AS THE U.S.S. 
                           ``HARRY S TRUMAN''

  (Mr. SKELTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing legislation to name 
the Navy's new aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Harry S Truman.
  On April 12, 1995, we will mark the 50th anniversary of the beginning 
of the Truman Presidency. I can think of no finer tribute to this great 
Missourian--the 33d President of the United States--than to name this 
ship in his honor.
  Harry Truman became President at a critical point in our Nation's 
history. But he took charge of the office in a decisive manner, leading 
us through the end of World War II, the reconstruction of Europe, and 
our conversion to a peacetime economy.
  While hard-working and decisive, his strength also lay in his 
commonplace, down-to-earth approach to life. He always spoke in plain, 
uncomplicated language, and accepted total responsibility for his 
actions. This was shown by that famous plaque he kept on his desk, 
stating: ``The buck stops here.''
  We already have five carriers named for former Presidents. Naming a 
ship after Harry S Truman is long overdue, and I urge my colleagues to 
support this legislation.

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