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Article: Remarks on the Return of United States Navy Aircraft Crewmembers From China.(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- April 16, 2001
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April 12, 2001
Good afternoon. A short time ago I had the opportunity to speak to the 24 members of our United States flightcrew and welcome them home to America.
I told them they represent the best of American patriotism and service to their country. They did their duty with honor and with great professionalism. They are a reminder of the debt of gratitude all Americans owe to the men and women who wear our country's uniform and who voluntarily risk their lives in the service of freedom.
We are proud of our crew. And I am glad that they will be with their families this Easter weekend.
I know I speak for all Americans in saluting their ...