[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 60 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E822]
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 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1569, H. CON. RES. 82, H. J. RES. 
   44, AND S. CON. RES. 21, MEASURES REGARDING U.S. MILITARY ACTION 
                           AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA

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                               speech of

                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, we are here today in this 
impressive and ornate building, full of pride in our suits and dresses; 
safe in the knowledge that we are protected by metal detectors and 
police officers and sergeants at arms. No one but us can enter this 
room. We are pretty secure. But what are we doing here? What message 
are we sending to our men and women in the armed forces? They aren't as 
safe as we are. They are in harm's way in Europe working to make life 
safe for innocent people over there. I am apologetic and ashamed of the 
message we are sending to them. We should not be showing our troops, 
our enemies, or the world that we are divided during this crucial time. 
I believe that we are doing this for political reasons and at the 
expense of our brave men and women in uniform. I don't think they are 
very proud of us right now.
  I am proud of them and I admire them. My prayers are with them. God 
bless them.

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