[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E593]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ARMY 
                           CORPS (ANZAC) DAY

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 28, 2015

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day.
  First held on April 25, 1916, ANZAC Day was originally dedicated to 
commemorating those Australian and New Zealand forces that fought in 
the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I.
  Today, ANZAC Day is set aside to recognize all Australian and New 
Zealand forces who have ``served and died in all wars, conflicts, and 
peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those 
who have served.'' We call ours Veterans Day.
  As the Delegate from the U.S. Territory that is geographically 
closest to New Zealand and the third closest to Australia, I am proud 
to recognize the servicemen and women from our partners in the region.
  The long-standing relationship between the United States and our 
partners in the South Pacific cannot be understated. Whenever we have 
found ourselves standing to defend the spirit of freedom and democracy 
around the globe, we have always been able to rely upon our friends in 
New Zealand and Australia to be standing right beside us.
  Our shared ideals and hopes for the planet ensure that our bond is 
strong and lasting, and I want to recognize the servicemen and women of 
Australia and New Zealand for the sacrifices they have made to uphold 
these common traits.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives 
to join me in recognizing the sacrifices and dedication of the 
servicemembers of our friends in Australia and New Zealand.

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