[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3976-H3977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING 82ND ANNIVERSARY OF ALLIED D-DAY INVASION OF FRANCE

  (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, I rise today to recognize 
the 82nd anniversary of the Allied D-day invasion of France.
  On June 6, 1944, thousands of American soldiers stormed the beaches 
of Normandy to defend the freedoms and liberties that we hold dear. As 
General Dwight Eisenhower said: ``The eyes of the world are upon you.''
  D-day reflects the courage of the brave men who landed in France and 
their sense of duty to protect our country. This past Saturday was a 
solemn reminder of the more than 6,000 U.S. soldiers we lost. Their 
sacrifice reshaped the course of history.
  In 2018, I had the honor of attending the wreath-laying ceremony at 
the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Standing upon those hallowed 
grounds was a reminder that freedom is never free.
  Mr. Speaker, let us take this moment to remember and honor those who 
sacrificed so much for so many. May we honor the selflessness and 
commitment to country. Their impact has been felt for generations and 
will always be remembered.
  God bless our troops and this Nation.

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