[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING STAFF SERGEANT CLINTON ROMESHA

  (Mr. CRAMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the heroic efforts of former 
Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha of the United States Army. Staff 
Sergeant Romesha was with the 4th Infantry Division and awarded the 
Medal of Honor for his acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of 
his own life in Afghanistan on October 3, 2009.
  Attacked by an estimated 300 Taliban fighters, Staff Sergeant Romesha 
moved uncovered to conduct a reconnaissance and seek reinforcements. 
Romesha took out one enemy machine gun team and was wounded attempting 
to take out the second. Despite his wounds he continued fighting and 
directed air support, resulting in the elimination of over 30 enemy 
fighters.
  Clint, his wife Tamara, and their three children--Dessi, Gwen, and 
Colin--live in Minot, North Dakota, and are the pride of our State.
  It is for his extraordinary heroism and resolute commitment to his 
fellow soldiers that I am proud to honor Staff Sergeant Clinton 
Romesha.

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