[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3523]
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Veterans
Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, today I want to bring attention to all
of the selfless veterans that have served our country, especially those
from my home State of Iowa.
Each and every veteran has put a piece of themselves towards the
mission of protecting our Nation that we are blessed to live in, so it
is tremendously important to commemorate and thank these veterans.
I want to give you one example of how that is done: the Honor Flights
that take place at the World War II Memorial. The veterans that travel
from across the country to here in Washington, DC, represent big
cities, small towns, and rural areas. But what they all embody is deep
courage, sacrifice, and humility. Honor Flights are just one small
reflection of the gratitude that we have for these brave souls.
I hope that for visitors to our Nation's Capital who have the
privilege to witness an Honor Flight, it may inspire deeper gratitude
to all the veterans. This is what I found when, occasionally, I get an
opportunity to go to the World War II Memorial to meet the veterans
that have flown in from Iowa.
And many times, I had the occasion to see--when he was still alive--
former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas, even in his weak condition being in
a wheelchair, there to meet those same veterans from all over the
country, not just from Iowa.
It is a priority for me to share their legacy with every new
generation of Americans to foster a deeper appreciation for our
Republic.
I yield the floor.
I suggest the absence of a quorum.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
The senior assistant executive clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for
the quorum call be rescinded.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.