[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E783]
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        TRIBUTE TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The VFW is dedicated to 
protecting the rights and families of those who have served in the 
United States military. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the 
VFW.
  For over 200 years, the U.S. Armed Forces have fought for freedom and 
protected the natural born rights of every American citizen. Blood, 
sweat and tears of these men and women have built and solidified our 
great nation into a worldwide stronghold. In 1899, the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars of the United States established itself a defender of the 
American veteran. To ensure their protection, the VFW continually 
echoes the soldier's voices through the halls of Congress and stands 
tall for widows whose spouses died across vast oceans and in the depths 
of foreign jungles. The VFW promotes veterans not only in times of war, 
but also when they return from battle, in times of peace.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise to honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars of 
the United States. All Americans, past, present, and future, deeply 
appreciate their service and devotion.

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