[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1612]
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HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE OCTOBER 31, 2013 HONOR FLIGHT OF THE QUAD 
                                 CITIES

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                          HON. DAVID LOEBSACK

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, over 90 Iowa veterans of World 
War II and the Korean War will travel to our Nation's capital. For many 
of these veterans, tomorrow will be the first time they will see the 
National World War II Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial 
that were built in their honor.
  They will travel to Washington as part of an Honor Flight. These 
flights demonstrate that we as a State and as a country will never 
forget the debt we owe those who have worn our Nation's uniform.
  We truly owe these heroes a debt of gratitude for their selfless 
service to our great Nation. On the eve of their visit, I rise to 
humbly thank these Iowa and American heroes for their service to our 
country.
  Their sacrifices and determination in the face of great threats to 
our way of life are truly humbling and continue to inspire us today. 
Their generations and our country did not seek to be tested. But, when 
called upon to do so, they defended our Nation abroad and rebuilt our 
Nation here at home to make it even stronger. They rose to defend not 
just our Nation, but the freedoms, democracy, and values that make our 
country the greatest Nation on earth.
  Their patriotism, service, and sacrifice not only defined their 
generation--they stand as a testament to the fortitude of our Nation 
and the American people. Their legacy endures today.
  I am tremendously proud to welcome the Honor Flight of the Quad 
Cities and Iowa's veterans of World War II and the Korean War to our 
Nation's capital. On behalf of every Iowan I represent, I thank them 
for their service to our great Nation.

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