[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E90]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING SEVEN AMERICANS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2009

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                               speech of

                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

  Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, on December 30, 2009, we were reminded of 
the dangers and challenges our intelligence community faces every day, 
working in anonymity to keep our country safe. We were reminded that 
they often operate under harsh conditions, leaving loved ones behind, 
and that their service will likely never be publicly recognized. Seven 
Americans died in service to their country and several others were 
severely wounded. If we can collectively take anything from this 
tragedy, I hope it is to re-commit ourselves to be mindful of the toll 
the our military, intelligence, and civilian personnel persevere under 
every day to keep this country safe and to do everything in our power 
to support their mission. I extend my personal condolences to the 
families, loved ones, friends, and colleagues of our fallen and wounded 
personnel.

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