[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 75th 
anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a defining moment in 
our Nation's history, and, as has been said, a day that will live in 
infamy.
  The events of Pearl Harbor demonstrated the resolve of the American 
people and our Armed Forces. It is a day when we honor those who gave 
their lives in the defense of this country, but also honor those who 
have saved lives of others during this tragedy.
  Petty Officer Doris ``Dorie'' Miller, from my hometown of Waco, was 
one such individual who went above and beyond the call of duty in 
defense of this country and his fellow Americans. Dorie Miller is 
widely recognized as a hero after the attack on Pearl Harbor for his 
remarkable courage when his ship, the USS West Virginia, came under 
attack by the Japanese.
  In the face of imminent danger, he assisted his ship's commander, who 
was mortally wounded, to safety. He then reportedly manned a .50-
caliber anti-aircraft machine gun to shoot down at least 3 of the 29 
Japanese planes that went down that day.
  Mr. Speaker, ever since I have been a Member of Congress, I have 
worked time and time again to get Dorie Miller awarded the 
Congressional Medal of Honor. Yet, today he is left with still the Navy 
Cross. It is time we honor the unheard sacrifices of our men and women 
in uniform and award Dorie Miller the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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