[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ST. LOUIS ALL-STARS

  (Mr. BELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor this week's St. Louis 
All-Stars, the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have served 
or are currently serving our Nation around the world.
  While I still have very serious concerns about President Trump's 
decision to launch this unauthorized war, one thing remains clear: Our 
servicemembers have made extraordinary sacrifices in the name of duty 
to the United States.
  We must do everything in our power to honor their service, protect 
their rights, and ensure they receive the care they have earned when 
they return home. That includes restoring and strengthening Veterans' 
Affairs services, which have been cut by the Trump administration.
  To all the servicemembers deployed around the world, especially those 
from the St. Louis region, I thank them for their courage and their 
commitment. We are praying for their safe return.

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