[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR AND THE KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 1995
  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to America's 5.7 
million Korean war veterans, who so diligently answered their Nation's 
call to duty. As the anniversary of the July 1953 armistice at 
Panmunjom draws near, it is important for us to honor our veterans for 
their immeasurable contribution to the efforts of defending freedom. 
Their undeterred energy played a pivotal role in containing Communist 
aggression on the Korean peninsula and the rest of Asia.
  The American effort in the war was marked by a simple yet central and 
focused goal--to further the cause of freedom. Our servicemen met this 
challenge through selfless, patriotic measures. The Army, Navy, Air 
Force, Marines, and Coast Guard worked in complete cooperation to 
secure the South Korean capital of Seoul, and to initiate our eventual 
triumph in the cold war.
  The bravery of these American men and women, who so willingly made 
the ultimate sacrifice, is embodied in the new Korean War Memorial. 
This monument is scheduled to be dedicated this coming July--a truly 
living tribute. This memorial includes 19 life-size, bronze statutes of 
soldiers in a multiservice formation. The 19 portraits of those statues 
accurately reflect those Americans who so proudly serve, and served, in 
our Armed Forces. They attest to the sincere appreciation held by all 
Americans for these soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, who fought 
with such dedication and fortitude.
  I know that this same dedication and fortitude went into the statues 
creation, and I am proud to say that these 19 enduring pieces were cast 
by the Tallix Art Foundry, in Beacon, NY just outside my district.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and all of my colleagues join me in 
saluting our Korean war veterans for their outstanding bravery. Because 
as long as there exists an America that seeks to ensure democracy, our 
veterans must be honored for their contributions to the worthiest cause 
in the world--freedom.


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