[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 20428]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                           AIR FORCE MEMORIAL

  Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise today in support of extending 
enabling legislation for the proposed Air Force Memorial. Much has 
already been accomplished by the Air Force Memorial Foundation in its 
effort to make the Memorial a reality. More time is necessary, however, 
to complete the work that is left to ensure that our Air Force heroes 
are properly recognized.
  Despite decades of unflagging commitment to America's national 
security, the U.S. Air Force is the only branch of the armed services 
without a memorial in the Nation's Capitol The time has come to 
establish a site where the American people can honor their aviation 
heroes. Building the memorial will accomplish this by recognizing 
yesterday's aviation pioneers, serving as a tribute to those serving 
their country today, inspiring future generations to proudly serve in 
the Air Force in the future, and by preserving the airpower lessons of 
the 20th century.
  American policymakers have long understood the importance of 
establishing air superiority during military crises. Time and again, 
the United States Air Force has answered the call of duty and performed 
with distinction. Mr. President, we owe these brave men and women the 
honor of their own memorial, and I urge my colleagues to support 
extension of this enabling legislation.

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