[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
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     HONORING THE WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF NEW YORK'S HUDSON VALLEY

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                       HON. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and honor dozens of World War II veterans and volunteers 
traveling to our nation's capital, many seeing for the first time the 
memorials that stand as a tribute to their selfless service.
   As a son of a Navy veteran, it is a tremendous honor to welcome 
these American heroes to Washington, and I am proud to accompany them 
on a visit to the United States World War II Memorial, in recognition 
of their service to our nation.
   We owe these brave veterans a debt of gratitude. They stood in 
defense of our freedoms and the freedoms of those around the world, and 
their sacrifice has made our country and the world a safer place. Our 
nation can never fully repay our veterans for their service, but we can 
continue to honor all the brave veterans who fought for our country and 
the many who gave their lives in defense of our way of life.
   Mr. Speaker, today we should honor the sacrifices of these brave 
veterans from the Hudson Valley who bravely stood up in defense of our 
freedoms. Please join me in thanking these American veterans for their 
tremendous service to an eternally grateful nation.

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