[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 176 (Monday, December 7, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H9017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  THE 74TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, today we recognize the somber 74th 
anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
  On this day in 1941, our Nation was gripped in shock and sadness. 
Over 2,000 lives were lost, and over 1,000 servicemembers were wounded. 
We honor and remember those lives lost during this horrific attack. 
These brave men and women fought for our freedoms and made the ultimate 
sacrifice.
  We also remember the strength our Nation demonstrated following this 
tragedy. From the ashes rose the Greatest Generation and a stronger 
United States of America. As President Roosevelt said: ``The American 
people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute 
victory.''
  Mr. Speaker, on this somber day, we honor the lives lost. We are 
reminded of the sacrifices made and of the strength of our great 
Nation. I am forever grateful for all those in our armed services and 
the sacrifices they make for each and every one of us.

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