[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF DAN RIEDL'S ``ANSWERING AMERICA'S CALL'' WINNING 
                              COMPOSITION

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                         HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 1996

  Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this chance to recognize 
Daniel Riedl, the Ohio State winner of the Voice of Democracy broadcast 
contest. This competition is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
and its Ladies Auxiliary.
  Mr. Riedl exemplifies the civic and patriotic strength of much of 
today's youth. Mr. Riedl recounts the story of his immigrant 
grandfather who came to this country and worked his way through our 
educational system to earn his doctorate. His grandfather also defended 
this country in World War II. The United States is the land of freedom, 
but it is also a land where determined individuals use this blessing 
for a greater good. Mr. Riedl's grandfather did this and Mr. Riedl 
continues this responsibility today. America is the land of 
opportunity, but it would not be so if there were no people like the 
Riedls, who are willing to defend its ideals. I congratulate Daniel 
Riedl and his stirring account of freedom, responsibility, and 
sacrifice.

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