[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E159]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GULF WAR AND LIBERATION OF 
                                 KUWAIT

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                          HON. JUAN CISCOMANI

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2026

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize the 35th 
anniversary of the Gulf War and liberation of Kuwait.
  Each year, a ceremony to commemorate this anniversary is held at the 
Arizona Heroes Memorial in Oro Valley.
  While I cannot join in person this year, I would like to take this 
time to honor those who served in our armed forces in the Gulf War and 
fought to bring peace to the nation of Kuwait.
  I thank each veteran who served in these operations. Their dedication 
to our Nation and the fight for peace is remembered every day and will 
never be taken for granted.
  It is because of men and women like themselves that we are able to 
live in a free country.
  We know that freedom is not free. Our freedom has been fought for by 
countless men and women who have answered the call.
  I thank every veteran who served in the Gulf War, including Desert 
Storm, or the liberation of Kuwait for their fearless and selfless 
decision to fight so that freedom may reign.
  I thank each man and woman who lost their life fighting in these 
operations for their love of country and willingness to lay it all on 
the line to keep our Nation safe. They paid the ultimate price, and 
their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
  Saying ``thank you'' is nowhere near sufficient, but these two words 
are our best attempt at expressing our utmost gratitude for their 
heroic acts in service to our Nation.

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