[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 123 (Thursday, July 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1529]
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                        HONORING KOREAN VETERANS

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 27, 1995
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, today Americans everywhere will turn their 
attention to our Nation's Capitol and pay long-overdue tribute to the 
those who fought and lost their lives in Korea. The monument being 
dedicated today in Washington is a proud symbol of our gratitude for 
the efforts of the American men and women who proudly served our 
country in Korea.
  I cannot help but feel the emotion as I talk to Korean war vets from 
Connecticut who have come to the Capitol for this solemn occasion. They 
are here today to honor their friends and comrades who gave their lives 
for their country.
  Freedom, democracy, and opportunity--these are the foundations of our 
society. These ideals are what set America apart, but too often, we 
take them for granted. We must never forget that our freedom was 
achieved, and has been maintained, at a cost. Countless American men 
and women have put their lives on the line to uphold and defend these 
guiding principles.
  This national monument recognizing men and women who so bravely 
served our country in Korea, is long overdue. While the soldiers who 
fought in World War II and in Vietnam have rightfully been recognized 
with national memorials, the Korean veterans have not. Today, our 
Korean vets are finally getting the national recognition that they too 
deserve.
  I salute our Korean war veterans for the contributions that they have 
made to this great country of ours. This memorial marks a milestone as 
we begin to pay the debt of honor owed those Americans who lost their 
lives in Korea.


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