[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    COMMENDING THE TSUNAMI RESPONSE

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                          HON. EARL BLUMENAUER

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a resolution 
commending the outstanding efforts by members of the Armed Forces and 
civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States 
Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake and 
tsunami of December 26, 2004.
  When I toured the tsunami-affected countries in early January, I was 
struck by how impressive the relief effort by American military and 
civilian personnel was. Their actions went above and beyond the call of 
duty and they deserve our deepest gratitude.




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