[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 959]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LATE HMONG GENERAL VANG PAO FOR HIS VALIANT SERVICE AND 
    STEADFAST ALLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES DURING THE VIETNAM WAR

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                           HON. WALLY HERGER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
General Vang Pao, the revered leader of the Hmong community residing in 
my Northern California congressional district and throughout the United 
States. I join that community in mourning his loss.
  It is fitting for all Americans to pause and reflect on General Vang 
Pao's steadfast alliance with the United States during the Vietnam War. 
General Vang Pao commanded the Secret Army, a highly effective CIA-
trained and supported force that fought against the Pathet Lao and 
People's Army of Vietnam. His tremendous courage and leadership aided 
American soldiers against aggression from the North Vietnamese. By 
fighting valiantly at our nation's side, he helped preserve and protect 
our way of life.
  Our nation should not forget General Vang Pao's contributions to the 
American cause. We must also remember the Hmong who lost their lives or 
who were forced out of their homeland as they fought against the evils 
of communism. They sacrificed tremendously and deserve our enduring 
gratitude.

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