[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     HONORING OUR VIETNAM VETERANS

  (Mr. KLEIN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the veterans 
of the Vietnam War in my congressional district in south Florida and 
around our country. These heroic soldiers answered the call of duty, 
and we're all grateful for their service and their sacrifice.
  Many of our Vietnam veterans didn't get the welcome home they 
deserve, and that is why this Saturday, one of our great local 
veterans, Commander David Knapp, is organizing a welcome home event in 
Ft. Lauderdale. It may be belated, but I say, better late than never.
  Every day I go to work fighting to make sure that every man and woman 
who has worn the uniform of our country has access to the full range of 
benefits they have earned. That means world-class health care, access 
to a college education and more.
  I look forward this weekend to honoring the service of our local 
Vietnam veterans and every day as we work together to stand with those 
who served our country.

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