[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 73 (Monday, May 7, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERT FRANK NIEMANN

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, today I rise to recognize 1st Lt. 
Robert Frank Niemann, an American hero from New Ulm, MN, who served 
honorably in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the 334th Fighter 
Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, South Korea.
  North Korean forces shot down First Lieutenant Niemann's plane on 
April 12, 1953, and 1 year later, he was still missing and declared 
killed in action. Forty years later, new information revealed that 
First Lieutenant Niemann was captured by North Korean forces and was 
questioned by Soviet intelligence officers. He refused to answer their 
questions, emphasizing that it was a violation of international laws to 
interrogate a wounded prisoner of war.
  First Lieutenant Niemann's strength of character in the face of enemy 
soldiers was truly heroic. While he is still listed as missing in 
action and his status is still unknown, his family and loved ones are 
seeking closure. First Lieutenant Niemann made the ultimate sacrifice 
defending our county. His daughter, Ann, has planned a memorial tribute 
in his honor on May 12, 2018.
  Occasions like this one are a powerful reminder of the contributions 
of the brave men and women who have donned the uniform in generations 
past. We must never forget their sacrifice. Please join me in honoring 
the service and sacrifice of 1st Lt. Robert Frank Niemann.

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