[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H10698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING OUR MILITARY

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize and honor all the brave men and women who have served and are 
currently serving our country today in the Armed Forces.
  Today over 70,000 servicemembers are overseas protecting America and 
Americans. These men and women sacrifice their lives fighting wars 
overseas so that the wars don't come to our shores. This year many 
American families have endured the tragedies of war through the loss of 
their family members. We must never forget their service.
  As we celebrate this holiday season, let us remember all of our 
military servicemembers and their families as they continue to serve 
our country and fight for our security and freedoms. Too many American 
soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and airwomen will be away from 
their families at this holiday season. I would like to express my 
gratitude for their service and wish them all happy holidays.

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