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Article: HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SERVICE OF U.S. MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS ON NATIONAL MARITIME DAY

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May 22, 2007
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The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following statement:

Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Bob Filner spoke on the House Floor today in support of H. Res. 413, which recognizes the service of United States Merchant Marine veterans. The resolution, introduced by Chairman Filner, passed by voice vote and recognizes the heroic and brave service of the Merchant Marine veterans. Below are the Chairman's remarks as prepared for delivery:

"Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of a Resolution that I introduced, H. Res 413, to recognize the heroic and brave service of the Merchant Marine veterans-who have gone unheralded by this country for far too long.

"I cannot conceive of ...

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