[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27120]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                NATIONAL CEMETERY EXPANSION ACT OF 2003

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                               speech of

                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 2003

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1516--
because it keeps a commitment, a sacred commitment to the men and women 
of our military.
  As a country we honor our veterans for their service, their 
commitment, their sacrifice.
  Our veterans did not serve to become heroes. They did not fight 
because they enjoyed battle. They went to war because this country 
asked them to go to war. They served to defend our freedom.
  This supreme dedication deserves supreme recognition.
  Mr. Speaker, Florida has almost 2 million veterans and only four 
veterans cemeteries. One is full. One only accepts cremated remains. 
The other two are at least half a state away from my district. This 
leaves no option for Northeast Floridians who served without question.
  Veterans want this cemetery. Veterans need this cemetery. Veterans 
deserve this cemetery.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased this House is acting.

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