[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   RECOGNIZING GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today in 
recognition of Gold Star Spouses Day. Earlier this month, we honored 
the spouses who lost a loved one in service and remember their 
sacrifices.
  As the son of a Navy veteran and the proud father of an Army soldier, 
I recognize the challenges our military families face. It is important 
to remember that our freedom is not free. Gold Star Spouses Day reminds 
us of the cost of war. Each year on April 5, it is important to take 
the time to remember, respect, and honor the spouses and their families 
of our fallen servicemembers.
  Madam Speaker, Gold Star spouses and their families deserve our 
gratitude today and every day. God bless the brave men and women who 
put their lives on the line to protect us and God bless their families.

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