[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

      TRIBUTE TO MILT KANZAKI AND THE 442ND REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2000

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is at this time that I would like to pay 
tribute to Milt Kanzaki for his dedicated service during World War II 
with the U.S. Army. Milt's bravery and courage during the war deserve 
the recognition and praise of this body.
  Milt fought with the renowned 442nd Regimental Combat Team during his 
participation in the war. The 442nd was an exemplary regiment composed 
of Nisei (Japanese-American citizens) that were drafted into service 
after their families had been wrongfully placed into Japanese 
relocation camps. Even in the face of this blatant transgression by the 
American government, these soldiers discarded any ill will toward 
America and fought with a go for broke demeanor, becoming one of the 
most decorated units in American military history.
  Milt was drafted into service during 1944 and joined the 442nd the 
following year. During his time in the war, Milt fought in the Northern 
Apennines-Po Valley campaign as well as the melee at Mount Belvedere. 
In was during these infamous battles that Milt earned himself a combat 
infantry badge, one of 18,143 decorations that were awarded to the 
442nd.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and honor to salute Milt and the 442nd 
Regimental Combat Team. His story and that of the 442nd is truly heroic 
and deserves this body's recognition.
  Milt, thank you for your dedicated service to America. We are all 
very proud of you!

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