Rick Allen: “I salute the Happy Hooligans and all those Air Guard pilots who…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2001

I salute the Happy Hooligans and all those Air Guard pilots who scrambled to our Nation's defense, with complete risk to their lives, possibly having to give their lives to protect others. They will be called upon again, undoubtedly, in service to our interests, our freedom, and our allies. We do salute them and their families and their employers, whether they may be in North Dakota, Virginia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or anywhere else in this country because they are patriots. We have all seen the patriotism that defines our country.

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Rick Allen

Republican · Georgia

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Recognizing the bravery of Air Guard pilots during a mission to protect the Nation's Capital.

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Rick Allen: “I salute the Happy Hooligans and all those Air Guard pilots who scrambled to our Nation's defense, with complete risk to…”

Editor's note · Context