[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29631]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to take this moment 
to salute each and every distinguished individual who has served our 
country in the United States Armed Forces. Our veterans should be 
commended for their outstanding contributions and dedication; they have 
made America great.
  Every November 11, Americans take the time to say thank you for the 
freedom we so often take for granted. This country should not forget 
that freedom has a price. The sacrifices of those men and women who 
serve in uniform, as well as their families, have secured our liberty. 
We also need to recognize those that have paid the ultimate price of 
giving their lives for something greater than themselves. However, we 
cannot wait any longer to tell the veterans of today that they are 
important. It is time to say thank you.
  I am a strong supporter of the National World War II Memorial which 
is to be built in Washington, DC. The site, located between the Lincoln 
Memorial and the Washington Monument, was dedicated by President 
Clinton in 1995. The American Battle Monument Commission has been 
working hard to raise the money to build the monument, for which they 
expect to break ground on Veteran's Day 2000. This is supported by all 
veteran's associations, with the American Legion being one of the 
strongest supporters. Those interested in learning more about the 
efforts of the American Battle Monument Commission should contact their 
local veterans' organization.
  I am proud of the thousands of veterans who reside in the First 
Congressional District of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that, on 
this Veterans Day, the residents of Valparaiso, Portage, Chesterton, 
Beverly Shores, Kouts, Burns Harbor, The Pines, Porter, Ogden Dunes, 
Dune Acres, Whiting, East Chicago, Gary, Lake Station, Hammond, New 
Chicago, Munster, Highland, Griffith, Hobart, Merillville, Dyer, 
Schererville, St. John, and Crown Point join us in recognizing these 
noble individuals.

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