[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S7972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     AIR FORCE CAPT. SCOTT O'GRADY

  Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I want to join the President, my House 
and Senate colleagues, and the American people in expressing my deep 
relief at the safe return of Air Force Capt. Scott O'Grady, who was 
shot down over Bosnia 6 days ago while on a NATO mission.
  It is a tribute to Captain O'Grady and the Air Force that trained him 
that he was able to survive for so long under such difficult 
circumstances. And certainly we must all loudly applaud the brave 
marines who put their own lives on the line and rescued him under the 
most treacherous circumstances, braving both missile and small-arms 
fire during their 5-hour rescue mission, to pull one of their own to 
safety.
  Captain O'Grady's family has no doubt had a week of anguish and hope, 
and I celebrate with them this wonderful news and the remarkable 
strength and courage of Captain O'Grady and the marines who come to his 
rescue.
  Scott O'Grady, who is from Spokane, WA, is an inspiration to citizens 
across my State and this nation, and I am proud to join the many many 
voices today that are celebrating his safe return.


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