[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H8982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CONGRESSMAN LANE EVANS

  (Mr. HONDA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and 
achievements of my dear friend Lane Evans. Lane Evans is a hero who has 
tirelessly fought to provide just for over 200,000 ``comfort women'' 
who were forced into sex slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during 
World War II. He has been a voice for those voiceless women who are 
still holding out hope that they will receive a formal apology from the 
Japanese Government for the indignities they have suffered.
  I want to assure Lane that I will do my best to continue his work and 
legacy on this issue after his retirement this year. He has personally 
inspired me, and I look forward to seeking the justice the ``comfort 
women'' deserve, knowing that Lane Evans blazed much of the trail.
  Mr. Speaker, for his leadership, mentorship and companionship, for 
his work on behalf of those who would have otherwise been forgotten, 
and for his unparalleled work these past 24 years, I will not forget 
Lane.
  Lane, Semper Fi.

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