[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1292-E1293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       MEMORIALIZING JEAN MONNET

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am grateful, as Co-
Chair of the Congressional French Caucus, to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring Jean Monnet through the 
legislation I co-sponsored creating a commemorative work in Rock Creek 
Park to honor his international peace contributions.
  Jean Monnet is often referred to as the ``Father of Europe'' for his 
role in initiating the dream for the European Union, which today is one 
of our largest trading partners. During World War II, Jean Monnet took 
up residence here in Washington, D.C., and contributed to the ``Victory 
Program'' with the United States, helping the allied powers retake his 
home country after its fall in 1940.
  After the war, Jean Monnet worked tirelessly to integrate European 
nations with the United States, and create a lasting transatlantic 
cooperation. His diplomatic work led to the creation of the European 
Union.

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  Mr. Monnet spent his time in the United States appreciating the 
natural beauty of our country. He notably took daily walks through Rock 
Creek Park which he fondly referred to as ``my park'' in his memoirs. 
His personal connection to the park makes it a fitting location for a 
commemorative work in Washington. I join my colleagues in extending 
support for the legislation creating this new capital memorial.

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