[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H3929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             AMERICAN LEGION SUPPORTS ETHERIDGE RESOLUTION

  (Mr. ETHERIDGE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, to my friends on my left, I have 
introduced a death or inheritance tax bill. I would be happy to have my 
colleagues join me, because there are Democrats that do strongly 
support tax relief for people who work.
  Mr. Speaker, on Memorial Day, I was proud to honor John T. Bone, a 
hero of World War II, at the American Legion in Elm City, NC, and 
present to him the medals that he had waited half a century to accept.
  Last week I was proud to join this House in casting my vote to ban 
the desecration of the American flag. And today I am proud to announce 
to this House that the American Legion has joined me in support of my 
resolution for educational standards of excellence for America's 
schools.
  Mr. Speaker, I share with my colleagues the words of the American 
Legion when they say: ``The American Legion applauds your initiative to 
introduce challenging academic standards into our Nation's educational 
system. The American Legion has been a long-time supporter of a quality 
education for each child. The adoption of challenging academic 
standards by each State would go a long way in helping this Nation 
reach educational excellence for our children.''
  I urge my colleagues to join me in this resolution.

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