[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E350-E351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAY OF PIGS INVASION AND THE GRAND 
             OPENING OF THE BAY OF PIGS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 65th 
anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion and to recognize the grand 
opening of the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library, a powerful tribute to 
the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the Cuban patriots who 
fought for freedom.
  Sixty-five years ago, in April 1961, courageous members of Brigade 
2506 took up arms against a brutal Communist dictatorship in Cuba. 
These men, many of them young exiles, answered the call of liberty with 
unwavering resolve. Their heroism stands as a defining moment in the 
fight against tyranny in our hemisphere.
  The opening of the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library ensures that future 
generations will learn the truth about the sacrifices made by Brigade 
2506 and the dangers of Communist oppression. It stands as both a place 
of remembrance and a call to action--a reminder that the struggle for a 
free Cuba is not over.
  As the Cuban regime continues to repress its people and deny them 
basic human rights, we must reaffirm our commitment to stand with the 
Cuban people in their pursuit of liberty. The legacy of Brigade 2506 
demands nothing less.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the heroes of the Bay of 
Pigs and celebrating this institution that preserves their legacy. May 
we never forget their courage and always stand on the side of freedom.

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