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Tom Latham: “Mr. Speaker, the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest award for bravery, is a true representation of the best in the…”

On the recordJune 24, 2002
Mr. Speaker, the Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest award for bravery, is a true representation of the best in the American spirit. Requiring eyewitness accounts of gallantry, at selfless mortal risk, and so far above the call of duty as to be beyond reproach should such action not have been undertaken, recipients of this award are surely those for whom the Star Spangled Banner was written; these are the people who make our country the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. I believe that these worthy individuals are deserving of a significant and continuous public display and believe that a flag is a fitting way to honor our heroes. As an Iowan, I am proud to continue the tradition of honoring those who have distinguished themselves in battle.
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Tom Latham
Iowa
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Discussing the significance of the Medal of Honor and honoring military heroes.

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