[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20267]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TROOPS RETURNING FROM IRAQ

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our brave men and women 
returning home from Iraq, especially Rhode Island's Company D, 126 TAC.
  Thank you for your tremendous dedication, selfless efforts, and 
courageous service to our country.
  Tragically, thousands of our servicemembers have made the ultimate 
sacrifice, and I join all Americans in honoring their service and 
sacrifice and those of their families.
  It is because of you that we are able to enjoy the great freedoms, 
privileges, and rights we have here at home.
  With the homecoming of our troops from Iraq, we must keep our promise 
to our veterans. On the battlefield, the military pledge is to leave no 
soldier behind. As a Nation, let it be our pledge that, when they 
return home, we leave no veteran behind. We must do everything we can 
to honor them by guaranteeing they have the help they need in finding 
employment, in securing housing, and in accessing quality health care.
  The men and women who have served our country demonstrate the ideals 
of bravery and patriotism. Now let us work together to create a future 
worthy of their service.

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