[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E229-E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HIRE A VETERAN WEEK

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                               speech of

                             HON. BILL SALI

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2007

  Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to join with my colleagues 
this week in support of the ``Hire a Veteran Week'' resolution.

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  Scripture tells us, ``Greater love has no one than this, that he lay 
down his life for his friends.'' Few things could better characterize 
the conduct of so many of our Nation's veterans.
  The men and women who have worn the uniform of our country have been 
willing to place themselves in harm's way on our behalf. They have 
offered to lay down their lives for us. They have shown us the greatest 
love.
  Not only have our veterans demonstrated the greatest love to us, they 
also have demonstrated a quality of character that should inspire us 
all.
  How can we show them the same kind of commitment? By treating current 
service personnel well on the battlefield, making sure they have the 
equipment needed to get the job done well. We must make every benefit 
of technology and the full wealth of our Nation available to our 
military to ensure our soldiers, sailors, air personnel and Marines 
have what they need to do their jobs.
  We need to treat them well when they return: We need to keep faith in 
providing them with the benefits they need to show our gratitude for 
their sacrifice.
  And we need to treat those they love well: We need to care for the 
families of the fallen, their widows and orphaned children.
  The measure before us ``encourages the President to issue a 
proclamation calling upon employers, labor organizations, veterans' 
service organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental 
agencies . . . to lend their support to increase employment of the men 
and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.''
  The ability of our veterans to contribute is not limited to their 
time in uniform. They are also men and women with specialized skills 
and bring exceptional training to the marketplace. Hiring a veteran is 
a sound economic investment.
  Madam Speaker, that's something all Americans can support, and I look 
forward to voting for H. Con. Resolution 5, ``expressing support for 
the designation and goals of `Hire a Veteran Week' and encouraging the 
President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals,'' when it 
comes before the House.

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