[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4679]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
our Veterans of the Vietnam War and to reflect upon their courage, 
strength, and love for the United States of America.
  March 29, 2012 has been proclaimed Vietnam Veterans' Day in the State 
of New York, but it is important that we recognize our Veterans of the 
Vietnam War not only today but every day.
  During the Vietnam War, of the more than 3.4 million Americans that 
were deployed, over 58,000 were killed, 153,000 were wounded, and over 
2,000 remain missing in action.
  It is important that we remind our Vietnam Veterans and their 
families that we are a grateful nation. Our country recognizes and 
appreciates the bravery and steadfastness of every American soldier. 
These are the men and women who risked their lives so our country 
remains free. It is because of their service that the United States of 
America remains the greatest nation in the history of the world.
  The men and woman who served our country in the Vietnam War are 
shining examples of patriotism, strength, courage, and decency. It is 
with great pride and honor that I pause and reflect upon their 
sacrifice and thank our Vietnam Veterans for their dedicated service to 
the United States of America.

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