[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 98 (Friday, June 28, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7322-S7323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS


                  Remembering Sgt. Michael Sean Smith

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I rise today to take a few 
minutes to remember an American soldier who lost his life while serving 
his country. This remembrance is appropriate given the Senate's 
consideration of the Department of Defense authorization bill this 
week. This bill sets priorities for defense spending over the course of 
the next fiscal year. Frequently, this annual debate becomes bogged 
down in a discussion of weapons systems and defense contracts. 
Seemingly lost in this debate are the very men and women who serve in 
our Armed Forces; soldiers like U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Sean Smith who 
have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
  Mr. President I rise to pay tribute to Sergeant Smith. Sergeant Smith 
died March 12, 1991, while serving his country in the Persian Gulf war. 
Sergeant

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Smith is survived by his wife Carmen, two children, and nine siblings, 
and is remembered fondly as a unique, friendly, and loving individual. 
As a medic with the 36th Medical Detachment, he faithfully served the 
United States with honor and integrity. Sergeant Smith's death 
represents a great loss, not only to his loved ones, but also to this 
Nation. It is through his ultimate sacrifice that we may all gain 
strength to be steadfast in our commitment, conviction, and dedication 
to our country as individual citizens, service men and women, and even 
members of the U.S. Senate.
  It is with solemn respect that I ask my colleagues to remember a 
fallen hero--Sgt. Michael Sean Smith.
  Thank you, Mr. President.

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