[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 212 (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S7473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, we are probably all guilty of not 
remembering the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, but 
particularly during this time of year, it is especially difficult for 
them to be away from friends and family.
  Right now, there are almost 1,500 Iowans deployed overseas with the 
Iowa National Guard, just as one example of a group we should be 
thinking about. And I think about this group because that 1,500 
includes 1 member of my own staff.
  We rely on our brave men and women in uniform to protect our way of 
life, our democracy, and the liberties we cherish. The sacrifices they 
make are not taken for granted and won't be forgotten by future 
generations. All of our Nation's servicemembers and their families will 
be in my prayers and, I hope, the prayers of all of my colleagues 
during this holiday season.
  I yield the floor.

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