[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 160 (Tuesday, December 7, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2078-E2079]
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                   IN REMEMBRANCE OF PEARL HARBOR DAY

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2010

  Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor and thank the 
greatest generation for their sacrifices at Pearl Harbor, 69 years ago. 
This day reminds us of the long-held valor of our service men and women 
throughout the generations since the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor.
  On this day, we remember the many American lives lost on ``the day 
that lives in infamy,'' but, we also recall with great pride the 
courage and sacrifices of our greatest generation, who led us to 
victory in World War II. The patriotism they instilled in us continues 
today, in the hearts of our veterans and in the deeds and actions of 
our men and women in uniform.
  In World War II, 233,985 West Virginians served in our military. 
Countless more American Patriots have answered the call to duty since. 
We are reminded today of the sacrifices our veterans made for our 
nation and the preservation of the liberties, freedoms and rights that 
we hold dear.
  December 7, 1941, lives on in the minds of all Americans as one in 
which the nation came together in support of a common cause. I will 
continue to support our men and women currently in uniform as well as 
our veterans. With

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over 177,000 veterans in West Virginia, nearly 53,000 in the Third 
District alone, and over 23 million in the United States, it is 
important that Veterans benefits and care be maintained here at home.
  Pearl Harbor Day should be one of continued remembrance, with each 
remembrance serving as a renewed message of support for our military 
personnel at home and abroad.

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