[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 141 (Monday, October 18, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2119]
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        TRIBUTE TO CHINESE AMERICANS WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR II

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 18, 1999

  Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to brave Chinese 
Americans who honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World 
War II. As many of these men and women gather here in Washington, DC on 
October 26, 1999, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and 
admiration for their years of service to the United States.
  Like all other Americans, Chinese Americans answered their nation's 
call during the Second World War and bravely served to preserve the 
American way of life and to advance democratic ideals around the world. 
Of the six million Americans who were drafted or enlisted to serve in 
the Second World War, over 20,000 Chinese Americans served in the Army, 
Navy, Air Force, the Marines, and the Coast Guard. These brave men and 
women served with honor in the European, Pacific, and the China-Burma-
India Theatres of Operation.
  While most of these men and women are descendants of earlier Chinese 
immigrants, some were also first generation immigrants. These 
servicemen and women brought valuable skills and served the United 
States in a number of different capacities, as fighter pilots, 
intelligence operatives, infantrymen, nurses, and others.
  Once again, I commend all those brave Chinese Americans who served 
our Nation with pride, honor, and distinction. America will be forever 
grateful for their services to the Nation.

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