[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               OBSERVING NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

  Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to join Americans across our 
great Nation in recognizing National POW/MIA Day--a day to honor 
prisoners of war, POW, and those missing in action, MIA.
  Throughout the history of our Nation, Americans have answered the 
call of duty to defend our country and its interests. They bravely step 
forward knowing of the sacrifices they may endure. At home, we enjoy 
the security and freedoms they have fought to ensure. We must not 
forget the costs of our freedoms and the Americans who sacrificed for 
our country. We must be resolute in our duty to bring them home should 
they go missing or be taken prisoner when serving our Nation.
  The safe return of those who have gone missing in action or are 
prisoners of war remains at the forefront of my thoughts and prayers. 
Likewise, the challenges of families of missing servicemembers as they 
await the return of loved ones cannot be forgotten. POW/MIA families 
and veterans have remained committed to the pursuit of facts. Finding 
resolution for military families, who have supported the brave men and 
women who protect our freedoms, must also remain a priority.
  We cannot forget the remarkable service of those who put their lives 
on the line to secure the return of missing military personnel. Those 
courageous Americans and their families deserve gratitude for the work 
they do to bring Americans home.
  Thank you for the service of our Nation's servicemembers, their 
families, and all those who work to ensure the return home of America's 
best and bravest.

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