[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 110 (Tuesday, July 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  KOREAN WAR VETERANS RECOGNITION ACT

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                               speech of

                       HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 2009

  Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 
2632 which encourages the display of the American flag on July 27 
honoring National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
  I want to commend Mr. Charles Rangel of New York for introducing this 
important resolution further promoting the national recognition of the 
veterans who fought valiantly in the Korean war. I would also like to 
recognize the cosponsors for their strong support of House Resolution 
2632.
  From June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953, American troops were involved 
in heavy combat on the Korean peninsula against the invading forces of 
North Korea and the People's Republic of China. For 3 grueling years, 
our troops battled alone many other nations' troops in defending the 
peninsula from being enveloped wholly by communism.
  Today, there are rougly 2.3 million veterans still alive today. These 
men have served our country at its time of greatest need and have 
protected our Nation's best interests. It is imperative that our Nation 
recognizes the service of these veterans and we must honor them with 
the raising of the American flag on July 27.
  As a Vietnam war veteran myself, I personally appreciate the service 
of my fellow servicemen of the United States Armed Forces. I realize 
that the sponsor and my good friend Mr. Charles Rangel is also a 
veteran of the Korean war. He courageously led troops behind enemy 
lines for 3 days instead of surrendering to the enemy. It is necessary 
that we honor and remember many of those who fought bravely alongside 
my good friend. It is important that my fellow veterans from the Korean 
war are given the utmost respect for their valor and courage.
  I would like to once again, thank Mr. Charles Rangel and the 
cosponsors for creating and supporting this piece of legislation 
honoring the veterans of the Korean war by raising the American flag on 
July 27. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this resolution.

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