[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15787]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE 31ST COMMANDANT, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, GENERAL 
                           CHARLES C. KRULAK

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 1999

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, integrity, respect, and character have 
always been the centerpiece of the long and magnificent tradition of 
the United States Marine Corps. I cannot begin to praise our United 
States Marines for their reliability and devotion to our country and 
its history. But I would like to pay tribute today to a great American 
and friend who has served his country since he graduated from the Naval 
Academy in 1964.
  General Charles C. Krulak stepped down from his position as the 31st 
Commandant of the Marine Corps last month. General Krulak, who served 
his country for 35 years, leaves the Marines with countless honors. 
While serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, commanding during the Gulf 
War, and serving as Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Krulak 
earned numerous decorations and medals including the Defense 
Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; 
Vietnam Service Medal; and the Purple Heart.
  However, these well deserved honors simply amplify the values of 
duty, honor, and country which General Krulak exemplified. His honest 
and candid assessments were always welcome and our military is a 
stronger force and America is better nation because of him.
  I want to say thank you to this great man who has done so much for 
our country. His service to the United States will be missed, but not 
forgotten. I am sure our Marine Corps will continue to pursue and 
practice the lofty values that General Krulak instilled in America's 
troops. I would like to thank General Krulak and wish him the best of 
luck for the future.