[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E620]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD, THE NATIONAL GUARD 
  BUREAU AND ENTIRE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR ASSISTANCE PROVIDED IN 
RESPONSE TO TERRORIST AND ANTHRAX ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2001

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                               speech of

                        HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 378, 
commending the District of Columbia's National Guard, the National 
Guard Bureau, and the Department of Defense for their assistance 
provided to the United States Capitol Police following the terrorist 
and anthrax attacks of September and October 2001.
  The events of September 11 and the subsequent anthrax attacks, 
increased dramatically the daily workload on U.S. Capitol Police 
Officers, requiring them to work longer days under difficult 
conditions. The heightened state of emergency, coupled with the 
increased need for counter terrorism training, resulted in the 
deployment of the D.C. National Guard to patrol the Capitol complex 
with Capitol Police Officers. The National Guard men and women, I am 
proud to say, stepped up to the plate and performed admirably. The 
combined efforts of the United States Capitol Police and National Guard 
secured the symbol of our Nation, the U.S. Capitol, for Members of 
Congress, Congressional employees, and most importantly, the American 
people.
  As a cosponsor of H. Con. Res. 378, I will vote in favor of this 
resolution that gives credit where credit is due--to the National Guard 
and U.S. Capitol Police. I urge my colleagues to support this 
resolution.

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