[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1666]
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                    NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, as America observes National POW/MIA 
Recognition Day, 1996 it is fitting that we recall the sacrifices made 
by the brave men and women taken prisoner and who have returned home, 
as well as those who are listed as missing in action and presumed dead.
  Words cannot aptly describe our feeling of gratitude for the 
dedicated service these courageous Americans have provided for our 
Nation. However much of our actions pale in comparison to our pride we 
must always make an effort to remember these heroes.
  Just as we commemorate those who fought so selflessly for our country 
on Veterans Day and pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate 
sacrifice on behalf of their country during Memorial Day, so too should 
we remember America's POW/MIA's. We as a nation must not forget the 
sacrifices endured by our former prisoners of war and our missing in 
action.
  I call on my colleagues in the House and the Senate, as well as all 
Americans to honor the service of our former POW's and pray for those 
Americans still unaccounted for.

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