[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 13, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E348]
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              TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION'S JEWISH WAR VETERANS

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 1996

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute America's Jewish war 
veterans as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. As one of our 
Nation's oldest and most active veterans organizations, the Jewish War 
Veterans have served our country with honor and distinction. We 
certainly owe them our praise and acknowledgment for their bravery and 
patriotism as they gather to celebrate this most significant event.
  I have always admired our Jewish veterans for fearlessly guarding the 
interests of our great Nation and defending democratic principles 
worldwide. Thousands of Jewish-American service men and women have 
risked their lives for the sake of freedom and stability in foreign 
lands. Not only have they fought bravely, but they have also tended to 
the sick, hopeless, and disabled in hospitals and clinics. Their 
leadership has been instrumental in guiding our country in times of 
strife. America's Jewish veterans have certainly done much to improve 
the lives of people everywhere and will continue to do so in times 
ahead.
  I urge all my colleagues to join me in saluting this important group 
as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. I wish them continued peace, 
good health, and success in all of their future endeavors.

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