[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 211 (Monday, December 15, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING VETERANS DAY

  Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, this November marks two very special 
dates for our great country. Our Nation comes together every November 
11th to celebrate Veterans Day, in recognition of the exemplary and 
selfless work put forth by those who have served in our great 
Republic's Armed Forces. Since our Nation's founding, our brave troops 
have valiantly defended American freedom and values. Time and again, 
our veterans' unwavering courage and dedication have shielded our 
homeland from foreign aggression and helped secure the blessings of 
liberty for our neighbors overseas.
  November 10th also marks an important landmark in our Republic's 
history. On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress formed what 
would become the U.S. Marine Corps under the command of Major Samuel 
Nicholas. Since its founding 250 years ago, the Marine Corps has stood 
as a symbol of excellence and steadfast commitment to defending our 
homeland. From the Revolutionary War to the present, our marines have 
demonstrated outstanding courage wherever and whenever they are called 
to serve.
  I encourage my colleagues to join me as we honor those currently 
serving in or retired from our uniformed services and commemorate those 
who gave the last measure of devotion to protecting their fellow 
Americans. These heroes' adaptability and bravery have safeguarded our 
Nation for two and a half centuries, and we all owe them our most 
sincere gratitude.

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