[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        USS ``MICHAEL MONSOOR''

  (Mr. PETERS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an American hero whose 
motto should inspire us all: You Never Quit.
  Michael Monsoor wrote those words with a permanent marker inside the 
hat he wore during his BUDS training in Coronado. The lettering has 
faded but, displayed throughout the newly commissioned USS Michael 
Monsoor, the hat and its message will continue to inspire sailors for 
years to come.
  In 2001, Michael enlisted in the Navy and set out to become a Navy 
SEAL. An injury derailed his first attempt, but Michael never quit. He 
returned, completed basic SEAL training, and was assigned to SEAL Team 
Three.
  While deployed in Iraq, Michael ran forward, not away, from incoming 
gunfire to protect his teammates; and, when the time came, Michael 
threw himself upon an enemy grenade to save his team because Michael 
never quit.
  For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, the 
Purple Heart, and the Medal of Honor. His legacy perseveres in the 
proud vessel stationed in San Diego.
  Fair winds and following seas to the sailors who will call the USS 
Michael Monsoor their home, and may we all never quit.

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