[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[House]
[Pages 31402-31403]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         GENERAL BOB LIVINGSTON

  (Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, it's that time of year 
when we begin to make plans to travel to be with our families for 
Thanksgiving, so I want to recognize those American military men and 
women fighting overseas who will be unable to go home for Thanksgiving.
  Specifically, I'd like to recognize General Bob Livingston, who is 
currently serving with South Carolina's very own 218th National Guard 
Brigade currently serving in Afghanistan.
  General Livingston sent an American flag to his wife, Barbara, who 
put it into my hands to thank me for supporting their mission. I've 
never been more honored and never received anything more symbolic of 
true patriotism.
  Our U.S. soldiers are making the sacrifice away from their families 
during these holidays. They're always serving to protect our freedom 
and our safety.
  My wish during this time is that our citizens offer a salute to these 
brave soldiers for the loyalty and honor they have had in America and 
for their courage to fight for freedom.
  218th, Fit to Fight.

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