[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 170 (Monday, October 28, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1349]
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   HONORING THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 241 MARINES LOST IN BEIRUT, 
                                LEBANON

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                               speech of

                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 23, 2019

  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
the 241 American service members who died in Beirut, Lebanon 36 years 
ago.
  The vast majority of the Marines and sailors who tragically lost 
their lives in the attack were from the 1st Battalion 8th Marines 
stationed at Camp Lejeune, which I have the honor of representing in 
the Third District of North Carolina.
  In addition, we keep the families who lost their loved ones in our 
thoughts and prayers. Their immense sacrifices should never be 
overlooked.
  In remembering this anniversary today, we reaffirm out commitment to 
not only never forget these heroes, but also to ensure that they did 
not die in vain.
  The United States of America will never cower to evil and abandon our 
values. We will always stand against enemies of liberty and justice.
  Thank you to the members of our armed services, especially to the men 
and women who serve at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Stations 
Cherry Point and New River, who help guarantee we do just that.

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