[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 49 (Thursday, April 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NAVY EP-3 AIRCRAFT IN CHINA

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                            HON. SUSAN DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, the emergency landing of the 
Navy EP-3 aircraft in China demonstrates the nature of the risk that 
our service members endure each day. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 
brave men and women put themselves in the face of danger.
  My heart goes out to those on the ground in China and to their 
families who anxiously await their return. I call on President Bush and 
President Jiang to engage in a dialogue that results in the quickest 
possible reunion of our Navy personnel and their families.
  As we all wait, let us remember the dangers abroad and the sacrifices 
endured by our service members. Let us also remember the demands that 
military service places on their families.
  I recently spoke with a young woman who had just recently married a 
young sailor. Until now, she had always expected her husband to return 
home each night. Now the impact of being a Navy wife hits home. There 
is always the possibility that ``he may not come home.''

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