[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING OUR SERVICEMEMBERS ON VETERANS 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 stand before you today 
to recognize the men and women who have served our country valiantly.
  This Saturday, November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day. I would 
take this time to honor the men and women who have served in the Army, 
Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, as 
well as the Reserves.
  I would also recognize the more than 800,000 veterans from my home 
State of Pennsylvania.
  We owe a sincere debt of gratitude to all those who have served. Your 
sacrifice, dedication, and courage are the reasons we are able to live 
our lives in safety and freedom today.
  Words cannot describe the level of respect and admiration we have for 
all of our Nation's heroes. On behalf of a grateful Nation, I thank 
them for their service.
  God bless the military. God bless the United States of America.

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