[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 28, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO JEFF DURHAM

 Mr. COATS. Mr. President, when America celebrates its 
independence, it celebrates the courage and sacrifice of the men and 
women who defend it--people who pay a price of pain, inconvenience, and 
danger.
  Jeff Durham has shown that courage, paid that price, and earned our 
thanks.
  Millions of Americans were inspired by the dedication and boldness of 
the team that rescued Scott O'Grady. When Captain O'Grady returned to 
America, he gave the lion's share of praise to both God and those 
soldiers who saved him. As a vital part of that dramatic and successful 
mission, Jeff Durham is an example of courage and commitment.
  There is no virtue more generous than courage. It values duty over 
comfort, honor over safety, others over self. It is the hallmark of 
heroes.
  From moment to moment our Nation depends on people who will stand 
guard for American interests and American ideals. That is a lonely 
watch in a dangerous world. It is a privilege to praise someone who 
fulfilled that duty with such skill and distinction.
  Thank you, Jeff, from all of us in Indiana, for serving God and your 
neighbors by serving your Nation so well.


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