[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9306]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                FLOODING IN SERBIA, BOSNIA, AND CROATIA

  (Mr. PERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my sincere condolences 
to the people of Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia affected by severe 
flooding in recent weeks. The epic flooding is the worst the region has 
seen in 120 years. Making matters worse, there are reports that 
landmines from the most recent Balkan war are being shifted due to the 
landslides, only adding to the dangers of people and rescuers in the 
affected areas.
  Having experienced flooding that displaces families myself and, more 
importantly, having served in the region during my military career, the 
people of the Balkans hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and 
prayers are with them, and I wish them Godspeed.

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