Kim Reynolds: “Mr. Speaker, ever since a young Staff Sergeant first climbed into an Army Air Force bomber for the first of 35 missions…”

“Mr. Speaker, ever since a young Staff Sergeant first climbed into an Army Air Force bomber for the first of 35 missions that would win him the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War II, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gilman) has been serving his country with honor and distinction. Through a congressional career that spans three decades and, before that, service in the New York State Assembly, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gilman) has earned a national and international reputation for leadership, fairness, and compassion. Whether combatting world hunger or fighting for freedom for those unjustly imprisoned, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gilman) has been a recognized leader in human rights and foreign affairs, earning praise for his work from every cosponsor of the globe. But despite his great presence on the world stage, it is evident through his tireless advocacy for those he represents that his feet remain firmly on the ground in his home community of New York's Hudson Valley.”