[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 186 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY

  (Mr. MEUSER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank and honor the brave 
men and women who have served our country's military.
  As we approach Veterans Day, let me especially recognize the more 
than 800,000 veterans who call Pennsylvania home, including the 56,000 
who reside in my district, Pennsylvania's Ninth. Pennsylvania's Ninth 
is also home to the Army and Air Force National Guard at Fort 
Indiantown Gap.
  Throughout our history, our forefathers, forebears, and family 
members have put service above self in defense of our freedoms. They 
have fought to preserve our Republic, to promote righteousness, and to 
protect our homeland. When fighting overseas, the only land we asked 
for was enough to bury our dead.
  Our veterans fought for us. It is now our duty here in this House to 
work for them.
  Since coming to Congress, we have enacted legislation like the PACT 
Act, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, and more, all aimed at 
expanding veterans benefits and ensuring veterans receive the medical 
care they have earned.
  Madam Speaker, this weekend, let's thank and honor those who have 
served as we celebrate Veterans Day.

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