[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E547-E548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               ANZAC DAY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 26, 2017

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, yesterday marked the anniversary of 
the ANZAC Day. On this day, 102 years ago, while horrific trench 
warfare was taking place in Europe, half a continent away, the 
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, came together for a noble cause. 
Together they set out to capture the Dardanelles and Gallipoli to open 
a route for the allied navies.

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  The combined forces were met by fierce resistance from the Ottoman 
Turks. What was originally intended to quickly eliminate Turkey from 
the war turned into a bloody, 8-month battle. More than 8,000 
Australians and 2,400 New Zealanders died in that campaign.
  The tragic losses of so many brave soldiers caused Australians and 
New Zealanders to remember the sacrifice of all those who died on ANZAC 
Day. On this national day of remembrance I am humbly inspired by how 
Australians show gratitude to their fallen warriors.
  Today I ask my colleagues to join our friends and allies, the Aussies 
and the Kiwis, across the sea, as they honor their fallen and reflect 
on the many different meanings of war.
  And that's just the way it is.

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