[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 91 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S3165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                              Memorial Day

  Mr. President, finally, I have one more note. It is Memorial Day. I 
want to take a moment to express my deep and abiding gratitude for the 
men and women in our armed services who gave their last full measure of 
devotion in defense of our Nation and our liberty.
  In big cities and small towns throughout America and in my home State 
of New York, we will honor our fallen veterans and pay tribute to them. 
We will give a hug to the Gold Star moms who have made the ultimate 
sacrifice. May we never forget their sacrifice so that we may enjoy the 
blessings of freedom.
  Since the founding of this country, since the farmers on Bunker Hill 
put down their plows and took up muskets, Americans have been willing 
to make that ultimate sacrifice for our great way of life, our freedom. 
May we never forget them.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sullivan). The Senator from Connecticut.