[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[House]
[Pages 10103-10104]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING VETERANS ON THE 62ND ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY

  (Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, there are no greater 
patriots than our veterans and those who proudly wear the uniform 
today.
  On this day, 62 years ago, 3,393 brave, young American men lost their 
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storming the beaches of Normandy in defense of freedom. We must never 
forget their sacrifice.
  I rise today, June 6, to say thank you to the greatest generation.
  Today, our generation is faced with a similar choice, sit on the 
sidelines or defend freedom. And like World War II, our Nation has once 
again chosen to answer the call. America will always be freedom's 
defender.
  D-day was a turning point for Allied Forces in the European Theater, 
and 3 years after America joined the global war, victory seemed 
attainable.
  I am honored to represent over 100 D-day survivors, and I plan to 
call some of them today and let them know how grateful I am for their 
service. I encourage all Americans to reach out to a veteran today and 
thank them for their service and sacrifice.

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