[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 172 (Thursday, December 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1804-E1805]
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                              PEARL HARBOR

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, on December 7, 1941, Japan attacked 
Pearl Harbor, an event that changed America and catapulted this nation 
onto a world stage and into global conflict--World War II. At least 
2,400 Americans lost their lives in Pearl Harbor and more than 1,000 
were wounded. Each year, we remember the day that changed the nation, 
ignited the flame of freedom and inspired a generation to greatness. 
And while we seek peace in a tumultuous world, America remains ever 
vigilant and determined to be free. Pearl

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Harbor was not unlike September 11, 2001, when the unexpected attack 
within our shores also claimed thousands of innocent lives and stunned 
the nation. Today, we honor those who passed the torch of freedom to a 
new generation. Because of their sacrifice, America remains a shining 
light, a beacon to the world, and a timeless reminder of the sacrifices 
this great nation is willing to make in the face of freedom and liberty 
challenged.

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