[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           ALL AMERICAN WEEK

  (Mr. HUDSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of All American Week, 
the annual celebration of the 82nd Airborne Division's mission and the 
paratroopers who serve to uphold it.
  Based in my district at Fort Bragg--the epicenter of the universe--
the 82nd Airborne Division is our Nation's Global Response Force. These 
rapid reaction forces can mobilize, load, and deploy at a moment's 
notice. It is truly incredible.
  There is ready, and then there is Airborne ready. As the old saying 
goes: When the President dials 911, the phone rings at Fort Bragg.
  Since its inception, the 82nd Airborne has, time and again, answered 
the call of duty when our Nation needs it most.
  As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fort Bragg, I am so proud of 
the 82nd Airborne's legacy, of our paratroopers, and especially their 
families.
  As the Airborne spirit takes flight this week, I ask my fellow 
Americans to join me in praying for our servicemembers who are 
currently deployed and for their families. These heroes put country 
before self, and we are so grateful. God bless you. Airborne, all the 
way.

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