[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 26 (Thursday, March 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E266]
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     HONORING THE 86TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2001

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I commend the men and women 
who serve in the United States Naval Reserve. On March 3, 2001, the 
Naval Reserve will celebrate its 86th Birthday. Today almost 90,000 
Naval Reservists stand alongside their active duty colleagues in 
defense of our nation in the preservation of our freedoms both here and 
abroad.
  The Naval Reserve is an essential asset in assisting the United 
States Navy meet the challenges of an unpredictable and dangerous 
world. As the last remaining superpower, the United States has been, 
and will be, called on to protect our interest throughout every region 
of the World. The Naval Reserve stands ready to meet that challenge.
  This year, our country will mark the 60th anniversary of the attack 
on Pearl Harbor and the entrance of the United States in World War II. 
In Hawaii, the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri serve as a symbol to 
both the beginning and the ending of one of America's finest hours. For 
these two ships serve as a vivid reminder of the sacrifices, including 
their very lives, that were given by active and duty reserve sailors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recognize the contribution Naval 
Reservists make each and every day on behalf of this nation.

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