[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 84 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E808]
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HONORING THE LIFE AND SACRIFICE OF PURPLE STAR RECIPIENT PAUL GOINS AND 
                                HIS TEAM

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2016

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and sacrifice 
of Paul Goins and five of his brave team members who lost their lives 
in support of America's mission overseas.
  Paul's path was defined by an abiding desire to serve his country and 
seek out opportunities to drive positive change--he answered this call 
his entire life. After serving in the United States Marines, Paul 
worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the private sector before 
serving his country at the Combined Security Transition Command in 
Afghanistan. On February 10, 2014, Paul (Goins was training and 
equipping allies of the International Military Coalition in Kabul when 
he was killed in an explosion. My prayers and condolences go out to 
Paul's family; his children, grandchildren and his loving wife.
  I also honor five other members of Paul's team who were called abroad 
and gave the ultimate sacrifice as they worked to make the world a 
safer place. These six recipients of the Purple Star receive an honor 
of the upmost distinction for making the ultimate sacrifice while 
helping the United States of America accomplish vital security and 
foreign policy objectives across the globe.

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