On the recordJune 3, 1997
Mr. Speaker, many consider Bob Hope's most important contribution to American society to be entertaining this Nation's troops overseas. From World War II to the Persian Gulf, Bob Hope performed for millions of American GI's stationed all over the world. As a Navy enlisted man, I was privileged to attend two of these performances during World War II. I also had the honor of sharing the stage with Bob Hope and other dignitaries in 1995 in Honolulu at the Waikiki Shell to commemorate the 50th anniversary of V-J Day. The U.S. Navy recently dedicated the USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300), the lead ship in a new class of strategic sealift vessels. On April 22d, the Air Force dedicated its newest C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the name of Bob Hope in honor of his contributions to the Air Force. Bob Hope has truly earned for himself the finest title this country can bestow, that of 'honorary veteran.'
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