John Hansen: “I rise on this day after Veterans Day to salute one of the many brave men and women who serve all of us in our great…”

“I rise on this day after Veterans Day to salute one of the many brave men and women who serve all of us in our great military. I rise today to pay tribute to and offer my personal thanks to Colonel Pete "Clark" Bunce, United States Air Force, for a job well done. Many of us know Colonel Bunce who, for the past 2 years, has led the House Office of Legislative Liaison for the Air Force. I have had the pleasure of traveling with Pete on several occasions, and each time his professionalism and personal attention to detail were the keys to a smooth and successful CODEL. Before coming to the Hill, Colonel Bunce was an accomplished leader and command pilot with over 3,000 hours in F-15 and A-10 fighter aircraft. He has commanded at the squadron and group levels and served overseas in Germany and Southeast Asia. While I have relied upon Colonel Bunce's military advice, I have valued Pete's friendship even more. Pete, Mrs. Hansen and I, and I know many of my colleagues here, wish you the very best of luck in whatever your future holds, and thank you for your service to our great Nation.”