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Dan Burton: “I was looking at the picture of Mr. Kashkoush, and all I can say is he exemplifies the thousands of young men and women…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2008
I was looking at the picture of Mr. Kashkoush, and all I can say is he exemplifies the thousands of young men and women who have gone to serve their country in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere in the world. And we just can't say enough about young people like that who go out there and risk their lives to protect our freedoms. I am very happy that my colleague from Ohio took the time to introduce this legislation, and I am very happy to support that. I yield back the balance of my time.
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Dan Burton
Indiana
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Editor's note · Context

Recognizing the service of young military personnel during a discussion on related legislation.

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