[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 4 (Friday, January 13, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E17]
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IN HONOR OF CHARLES ROUSE, VIETNAM VETERAN AND RECIPIENT OF THE SILVER 
                          STAR AND BRONZE STAR

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 13, 2012

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Specialist Four 
Charles Rouse, a courageous and gallant American veteran. Not only did 
he risk his life to defend America's ideals in Vietnam, but he served 
with such heroism that he was awarded two of the most distinguished 
military honors one can receive, the Silver Star and the Bronze Star. 
Mr. Rouse's patriotism and allegiance to his country are nothing short 
of astounding, and we all owe our livelihoods to individuals like him 
who make similar sacrifices and bold choices every day.
  Like so many others who were drafted to serve in Vietnam, Mr. Rouse 
had the task of carrying out necessary missions and protecting the 
lives of his fellow soldiers. Mr. Rouse not only performed those 
responsibilities with utmost dedication, he chose to go above and 
beyond the call of duty. The Silver and Bronze Stars are only given to 
those few individuals who exhibit extraordinary valor and courage in 
the face of the enemy. To receive even one of them is an extremely high 
honor. Mr. Rouse was one of those very few who received not only one of 
these prestigious awards, but both of them. We are so fortunate and so 
proud that he wore a U.S. uniform.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Rouse's unfaltering love for this country and its 
people is truly remarkable and should not go unrecognized. To his 
family and friends whom he holds dear, you certainly do not have to be 
told of his magnificent character. While serving his country, Mr. Rouse 
exhibited the extraordinary courage that is required to do what most of 
us cannot even imagine. It is for these reasons that we honor him today 
and why his legacy will live on forever.