[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
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                     HONORING VIETNAM VETERANS DAY

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                           HON. DARRELL ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Vietnam 
Veterans Day.
  For too long, the veterans of the Vietnam War did not receive the 
recognition or appreciation of a grateful Nation that their service 
warranted and their commitment earned.
  With the adoption of March 29 as National Vietnam Veterans Day, we 
take another step to rectify that. Every year going forward, we will 
now honor those who answered the call of their country, left home for 
faraway lands, and held the line in what was then America's longest 
war.
  Abraham Lincoln said: ``The soldier puts his life at stake, and often 
yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then is due to 
the soldier.'' These words and this special day honor the service, 
sacrifice, and steadfast spirit of the more than nine million Americans 
who made and kept an oath to stand strong for freedom around the world 
. . . and to ensure the success and survival of liberty.
  In 2020, I was proud to host Vietnam Veteran recognition ceremonies 
throughout the 50th District of California. Here, veterans, family 
members and the community gathered to salute more than 300 veterans and 
express our gratitude for their efforts.
  We owe a debt beyond words to these veterans who wore the Nation's 
uniform, many of whom went halfway around the world, set records for 
courage and commitment, and served with indomitable courage. I am proud 
to rise today to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day for these courageous 
veterans and their service to our Nation.

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