[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29683]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                          TRIBUTE TO VETERANS

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                           HON. JENNIFER DUNN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 1999

  Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, President Calvin Coolidge once said, ``The 
nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.'' 
Americans have not forgotten the veterans who risked their lives and, 
in many cases, sacrificed their health and goals for this great 
country.
  The United States maintains its coveted position as the world's only 
remaining superpower because of the countless men and women who, 
throughout history, selflessly put themselves in harm's way to defend 
America's freedom across the globe.
  On this Veterans Day, I would like to pay a special tribute to a 
particular group of veterans who are many times overlooked--the more 
than 400,000 women who served in the U.S. military during World War II.
  In order to properly show my gratitude to these unsung heroes, I lent 
my name as a proud cosponsor of H. Res. 41, Honoring American Military 
Women For Their Service in World War II Resolution. This measure pays 
tribute to the women pioneers who partook in a career traditionally 
reserved for men and recognizes the high standard of military 
excellence they set for future generations to admire. I am pleased that 
we are taking time to give these military women due credit and thanks.
  On this special day, it is important for Americans across the nation 
to recognize all veterans for their selfless dedication to our great 
Nation. Many put their life's dreams on hold to ensure American freedom 
and security. To them, I humbly say, ``thank you.''

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