Mark Takano: “Let me say how much I appreciate this legislation from the gentleman from Texas. Reading through the medal citations, it…”

“Let me say how much I appreciate this legislation from the gentleman from Texas. Reading through the medal citations, it was certainly very moving. I found myself even finding my voice very halting as I read through it with my staff. I see that the gentleman still, today, remembers his friend with great memories. He was a great ballplayer. It is always poignant to take note of young servicemembers who give their lives for our country, and we certainly want to join together, on a bipartisan basis, as a Nation, to express our gratitude. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in passing H.R. 2334, and I reserve the balance of my time.”