[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 28, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H6491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               IN TRIBUTE

  (Mr. REGULA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, John Curran in his speech ``Upon the Right 
of Election'' said, ``Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.'' 
Visiting the United States Capitol is one of this Nation's cherished 
liberties. As I have visited other capitals around the world, it is 
rare to see the flood of visitors that is found in our Nation's Capitol 
Building.
  The vigilance of our Capitol Police to protect the freedom of access 
for visitors, as exemplified by the service of Jacob Chestnut and John 
Gibson, is a cornerstone of the sense of security felt by visitors to 
the Capitol. These two dedicated officers put the security and safety 
of their fellow citizens ahead of personal fear, and thanks to their 
vigilance, many lives were spared. Their dedication to duty stands as a 
shining example of the men and women who make the Capitol a shrine to 
be revered by thousands of visitors each day.
  In the future, the continued accessibility of our Nation's Capitol to 
be shared without fear by millions will stand as a sacred testament to 
the bravery of Officers J.J. Chestnut and John Gibson. To the families 
of our two heroes, you can take pride in knowing that your husbands and 
your fathers stood for all that is good about America: bravery, love of 
fellow citizens, and devotion to duty. I along with millions of 
Americans join in extending our heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones of 
Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson.

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