[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 40 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMEMORATING THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION DESERT STORM

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 7, 2022

  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, this past week we commemorated the 31st 
anniversary of Operation Desert Storm and paid tribute to the men and 
women who served in the final effort to liberate Kuwait from invading 
Iraqi troops. The service members who carried out Operation Desert 
Storm were instrumental in bringing the Gulf War to an end. Their 
courage and sacrifice are a symbol of our nation's values and 
commitment to our allies around the world.
  That's why I introduced House Resolution 172, to designate February 
28th as ``Desert Storm Veterans Day'' and to advocate for fair 
compensation and the highest quality medical treatment for veterans 
suffering from ailments associated with their Desert Storm service--
some of which stem from exposure to chemical, biological, and 
environmental toxins.
  I want to thank my constituent, Michael Emerson, for his fervent 
support of this effort. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
the tremendous contributions of those who served in Operation Desert 
Storm.

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