[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 209 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE 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. Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, we 
marked a solemn day: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
  On December 7, 1941, our great Nation was suddenly attacked by the 
Imperial Japanese Navy, killing more than 2,400 American servicemembers 
and civilians and propelling us into World War II.
  On the 84th anniversary of the attack, we remember those brave souls 
who lost their lives that day, and we honor those who survived. There 
are only 12 remaining survivors, and they are all over 100 years old.
  Unfortunately, none were able to make the trip to Hawaii this year 
for the remembrance ceremony, but we are forever indebted to their 
sacrifices. We will forever honor all of the Americans who were at the 
naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that day.
  Mr. Speaker, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said:
  ``No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated 
invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through 
to absolute victory.''
  And we did.
  God bless those who lost their lives that day, and God bless America.

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