[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1531]
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            HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize America's 
Korean War Veterans and their service to the United States on the 60th 
anniversary of the Korean War.
  On June 24th, 2010 the Department of Defense marked the beginning of 
a three year observance period for the 60th anniversary of the Korean 
War. I commend the Secretary of Defense for choosing to honor the 
sacrifices of our Korean War veterans. The American men and women who 
served in the Korean Theater sacrificed at great cost to protect our 
national security by preventing the expansion of communism on the 
Korean Peninsula. The legacy of their efforts is the democratic freedom 
enjoyed by the people of South Korea. The collective cost to the United 
States was terribly high, including more than 36,000 killed, 92,000 
wounded, 7,000 taken prisoner of war, and 8,000 missing in action.
  Our country owes all veterans of this conflict a great debt for their 
service.

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