[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2104]
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                           VETERANS DAY 1995

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 1995

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to our veterans 
who have served their country with honor and valor. This November 11, 
as we celebrate Veterans Day, we must recognize the commitment made by 
these men and women and reaffirm our Nation's commitment to honor their 
great sacrifices.
  Whether on the beaches of Normandy, the jungle of Vietnam, the desert 
of Iraq, or in Korea, American men and women were there, protecting 
America and her allies from foreign aggressors. We, as a nation, owe a 
debt of gratitude to our veterans, whose accomplishments shaped America 
and the world.
  Several events have made 1995 quite a testimony to the successes of 
our veterans. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the United 
Nations, which rose above the disaster of World War II to provide 
assistance, hope, and peace to millions of people around the world. A 
new prospect for peace has arisen in the Middle East due to the 
historic signing of a peace accord between the P.L.O. and Israel. A 
Korean War Memorial was dedicated this year in our Nation's Capital 
finally giving due recognition to the veterans of a war that was 
largely forgotten. And finally, and most importantly, this year marks 
the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. Fifty years ago, our 
troops courageously halted the Nazi and Japanese advance. Today, as a 
testimony to their efforts, these two nations are among our closest 
allies.
  It is imperative that we remember the patriotism of these great men 
and women. If our forces had not succeeded, the course of history would 
have been altered. The peace and prosperity that we have come to expect 
in America is directly attributable to the sacrifices made by the 
millions of American soldiers who risked their lives for the ideals of 
freedom and democracy. Let us continue to recognize their commitment to 
us, and let us reaffirm our commitment to our veterans on this Veterans 
Day, 1995.

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