[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 11799]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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  (Mr. ZINKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ZINKE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Marine 
Sergeant Carson Homquist, Marine Gunnery Sergeant and Purple Heart 
recipient Thomas Sullivan, Marine Lance Corporal Skip Wells, Marine 
Sergeant David Wyatt, and Navy Petty Officer Second Class Randall 
Smith.
  I also rise to assure their loved ones and the American people that 
Congress will act to prevent this tragic loss from occurring again.
  This week I am joining Congressman and former Marine Corps Major 
Duncan Hunter in introducing legislation to enhance security at our 
Armed Forces centers by allowing our military members to defend 
themselves from attacks.
  Congress and I send a clear message that this cowardly attack will 
not be ignored and our heroes shall not die in vain.
  I urge all Members to join me in flying the Marine Corps flag and the 
Navy Anchor flag outside their D.C. office this week.
  God bless America and the men and women who defend her. Semper fi and 
anchors aweigh.

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