[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 83 (Thursday, June 14, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H3154]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                FLAG DAY

  (Mr. CARDIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 224th birthday of the United 
States flag. The Stars and Stripes represents our spirit as a Nation, 
our unity as people, and our commitment to democracy throughout the 
world.
  Today, Americans will pause for a moment as they reflect on this 
great Nation. I am proud that my district includes Fort McHenry. 
Tonight at 7 o'clock, at this historic site, the people of Baltimore 
will join in the National Pause for the Pledge.
  It is only fitting that we honor our flag and the song that has 
captured its glory. Fort McHenry is the site where Francis Scott Key 
immortalized our flag. In writing ``The Star Spangled Banner,'' he 
captured the determination of this great Nation to defeat the British 
during the War of 1812.
  This morning, I was honored to have the opportunity to lead the House 
of Representatives in the Pledge of Allegiance. I urge every Member and 
all Americans to join me in paying tribute to this great symbol of 
liberty, justice and democracy and join the people of Baltimore by 
pausing at 7 o'clock this evening to honor our flag.

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