[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H1739]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU

  (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, as Members return from their districts, 
I know many will have heard from their constituents who would want to 
do more to show their support for our men and women in uniform.
  Like us in Congress, the Department of Defense has heard that call as 
well; and to answer it, they have put together a wonderful effort. It 
is called America Supports You.
  A few weeks ago, I met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of 
Defense, Allison Barber, to discuss the importance of letting our 
military men and women know just how much we in America appreciate the 
sacrifices they are making in this war on terrorism. That is what 
America Supports You is all about.
  I would like to encourage my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans 
alike, to tell their constituents about this effort and to post a link 
on their congressional Web site to www.americasupportsyou.com. Everyone 
should take a few moments to send a message of encouragement and thanks 
to our men and women in the military and to their families and let them 
know how much we appreciate the efforts that they are making for peace 
and to fight in the war on terrorism.

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