[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S4459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              HONOR FLIGHT

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, it is my privilege today to welcome a 
special group of visitors to Washington. Thanks to Honor Flight 
Bluegrass, more Kentucky veterans are touching down today in our 
Nation's Capital. They are coming to remember fallen comrades and to 
visit the memorials dedicated to their own service.
  Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to spend time with a flight of 
World War II veterans who arrived in time for the 74th anniversary of 
D-Day. Today's flight includes veterans of World War II, along with 
Korea and Vietnam. On behalf of the Commonwealth and all Americans, I 
am proud to thank them for their service.
  Next week, we celebrate our Independence Day. So let's not forget 
that the freedoms we enjoy come at a cost. Let's take time to thank the 
heroes who have paid it and those who continue to pay it today.

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