[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE SERVICE OF COLONEL BUD ANDERSON

  (Mr. McCLINTOCK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, whether in 60 seconds or 60 hours, it 
is impossible to do justice to the heroism, patriotism, and service 
that defines the life of Colonel Bud Anderson.
  He flew 116 fighter combat missions over Europe in World War II, shot 
down more than 16 enemy aircraft, and was decorated 25 times, including 
two Legions of Merit, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze 
Star, 16 air medals, the French Legion of Honor, and the French Croix 
de Guerre.
  Chuck Yeager called him a ``mongoose'' and ``the best fighter pilot I 
have ever seen.''
  After distinguished service in Korea and Vietnam, he managed 
McDonnell Douglas' legendary flight facility at Edwards Air Force Base.
  He is still going strong at the age of 100, and today, I am pleased 
to announce, at the request of Congressman LaMalfa and myself, that the 
Air Force has just promoted him to the rank of Brigadier 
General, effective December 14.

  God bless you, General Anderson. Congratulations, and thank you on 
behalf of a grateful Nation.

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