[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 187 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S8381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              PEARL HARBOR

  Mr. REID. Madam President, 70 years ago today the attack on Pearl 
Harbor changed our country forever. It also hardened our resolve to 
become a better, stronger nation, and that we have become.
  An example is the USS Nevada, a great battleship that epitomizes the 
resiliency of our country. While in the port of Oahu on December 7, 
1941, the battleship Nevada was hit by many bombs and a torpedo. Sixty 
American sailors died. Less than a year later, that great battleship 
returned to service and served valiantly for our country during World 
War II.
  Today we honor the living Pearl Harbor veterans for their courage and 
sacrifice. Here in the Senate we refer to our Medal of Honor winner Dan 
Inouye, and Senator Akaka, and Frank Lautenberg. All three served in 
World War II.
  We also remember the nearly 2,400 Americans who lost their lives that 
day and the hundreds of thousands more who made the ultimate sacrifice 
during World War II. These servicemembers are heroes. They set a fine 
example for the men and women who protect our freedoms today, and none 
of us will ever forget their courage.

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