[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 4, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H9929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          LET US REMEMBER GUAM

  (Mr. UNDERWOOD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, American leadership in the world and in 
particular, the measured and timely response of President Clinton to 
Saddam Hussein's jabs into Northern Iraq should be recognized and 
supported by all Americans.
  America's leadership in the unleashing of the cruise missiles and her 
projection of power in the world has again manifested itself in these 
latest developments. Over the concerns of Allies and despite problems 
with fly over rights, America alone can project power throughout the 
world in the name of peace and security.
  As demonstrated by the use of the B-52's, Guam remains a crucial and 
proud part of America's projection of power around the world. Guam did 
its part, there were no concerns about fly over rights, and the bases 
on Guam performed their role.
  Mr. Speaker, let's remember Guam in more settled times as the people 
of Guam recover from Brac decision to close bases and as the people of 
Guam attempt to recover land that the military no longer desires. Even 
though we can always count on Guam, we should never take Guam for 
granted.

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