[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12074]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              MEMORIAL DAY

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor those who selflessly 
and courageously risked their lives in service to our country. On 
Memorial Day we gather to remember and give thanks to the men and women 
who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect this nation and to defend 
our freedoms and our way of life. This nation is extremely grateful for 
their service and must never forget their heroic acts.
  On this Memorial Day in particular, as we are set to commemorate the 
60th Anniversary of D-day, as veterans from across the country gather 
on the Mall in Washington, DC, to dedicate the new World War II 
Memorial, and as our troops labor at home and abroad to secure and 
defend our interests around the world, we must remember their service 
and express our appreciation. Like the ``greatest generation'' and the 
generations that came before them, this generation has once again 
proudly heeded the call to serve a country in need. And for their 
courage and dedication, we stand united in support of these brave men 
and women.
  During this difficult time, we draw strength and inspiration from 
those who persevered and triumphed in conflicts past. I have little 
doubt that this generation of Americans like so many before them, will 
prevail against those who would do us harm. And we must make certain 
that when our troops return home, we keep the promise we made to 
provide them with the health care and benefits they have earned and 
deserve--a promise we must fulfill to all 26 million of our nation's 
veterans.
  I join my colleagues, in expressing our deep appreciation to those 
brave men and women who gave their lives for this country, and I pledge 
to continue to work to honor their invaluable contribution to American 
liberty and freedom.

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