[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER'S MILITARY

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. This morning I had the honor and privilege to spend 2 
hours with 86 World War II veterans from Mississippi. These exceptional 
men and women inspired generations of Americans such as me to serve 
their country.
  Sadly, though, when I returned to my office after honoring these 
American heroes, I saw many of my colleagues from the other side of the 
aisle congratulating themselves on the ill-conceived, lame brain, lame 
duck session repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Despite the questionable 
reports, surveys, and certifications, which I believe were flawed from 
the beginning, I have no doubt that we have taken a wrong turn.
  The 111th Congress obviously failed the American people on so many 
levels. Repeal of DADT is just another glaring example of their 
failures. Social experiments like this repeal have no place in our 
military, and I for one apologize to those who have served and those 
who are currently serving.
  God help us all.

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