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Sam Gibbons: “10 years ago today 600,000 American servicemen and women fought to preserve the tenets of democracy and freedom in the…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2001
10 years ago today 600,000 American servicemen and women fought to preserve the tenets of democracy and freedom in the Middle East. Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of the cease fire ending Desert Storm, a military campaign that showed America's continued commitment against totalitarian aggression. As an Air Force pilot during Desert Storm, I proudly served under the leadership of President George Bush, General Colin Powell and General Norman Schwarzkopf. Their vision created a new model of global power that has sent our potential adversaries scrambling for alternative solutions rather than military aggression. Yet the true heroes of Desert Storm were the men and women who fought with great courage and honor. 10 years ago, the strength of our Nation and Armed Forces successfully liberated Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's rule of terror. Today, let us remember the commitment and ideals that led our Nation to victory.
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Sam Gibbons
Florida
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Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the cease fire ending Desert Storm.

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