[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 79 (Friday, June 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNITION OF KEEPING THE PROMISE

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                          HON. DARLENE HOOLEY

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sincere 
appreciation for those men and women currently serving in our armed 
forces, in particular those who are engaged in the war against 
terrorism.
  My home state of Oregon welcomed ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast 
Guard and the Canadian Fleet during our annual Rose Festival held this 
past week. I would like to thank Captain Terry Bragg, Commodore 
Destroyer Squadron One, his staff and crew aboard the USS Paul F. 
Foster. The Paul F. Foster and crew will soon be deployed in support of 
Enduring Freedom.
  Also I would like to thank Rear Admiral Erroll M. Brown, District 
Commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, the Men and Women aboard 
the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton for their appearance at this 
event.
  I can assure you that the leadership, morale, and dedication of all 
the officers aboard these ships were of the highest caliber as well as 
those men and women who serve aboard these ships. I can truly, say, the 
defense of our nation is in good hands when we have such professionals 
as those aboard the ships that visited Oregon this past weekend. All 
serve our country with pride and all Americans should be proud of them.
  When we ask people to put their lives on the line to protect our 
country, we have a profound obligation to honor our promises to those 
whose service has kept our nation free. The men and women who have 
served our country so honorably know best that freedom is never free, 
that it is only won and defended with great sacrifices.
  Once again I want to extend my gratitude and pride to all the men and 
women who serve our country, in the armed forces.
  You make us all proud.

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