[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E327]
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                     TRIBUTE TO GEN. CHARLES KRULAK

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 1999

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to General 
Charles Krulak who is preparing for retirement from the Marine Corps. 
For the last four years General Krulak has been the commandant of the 
Marine Corps.
  For 70 years, a member of the Krulak family has worn the eagle, globe 
and anchor. General Charles Krulak continued the tradition set by his 
father, when he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1964. General 
Krulak has spent a total of 35 years in the Corps which culminated on 
July 30, 1995 when he became the 31st commandant.
  Mr. Speaker, General Krulak is a shining example of what is best 
about the Marine Corps. I agree with the former Secretary of Education, 
William Bennett, when he said, ``The Marine Corps is the only 
institution in the nation that holds to its standards.'' General 
Charles Krulak epitomized the respect many of my colleagues here in 
Congress have for the men and women who serve our nation.
  It has been both an honor and a pleasure to work alongside General 
Krulak in addressing the needs of our Nation's finest soldiers. I would 
like to thank him for his hard work and his dedication to the Corps in 
which he has proudly served. I would also like to wish him continued 
success and happiness in his retirement.

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