[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 23167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



         REMEMBERING COURAGEOUS SAILORS ABOARD U.S.S. ``COLE''

  (Mrs. FOWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, today we remember those courageous sailors 
aboard the U.S.S. Cole whose dedication and conviction to freedom and 
democracy cost them their lives. We honor the sacrifice of those who 
were killed and pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured 
and for the families of all those brave Americans.
  To EMC Fred Stozier of Jacksonville, my thoughts are with him and his 
family as he recovers from his injuries.
  We can never be completely immune from the darker forces of terrorism 
that lurk in every corner of the world. We must counter these threats 
with a complete commitment to preparedness and strength. Our 
adversaries must know we will not shy away from our responsibility to 
preserve our national security and the precious ideals of democracy. 
The sacrifice of these Americans on the altar of freedom will never be 
forgotten. May God bless their souls and may God bless America.

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