Dan Coats: “this week it was my pleasure to meet a remarkable young man from Indianapolis. Gregory James Carney came to Washington…”

“this week it was my pleasure to meet a remarkable young man from Indianapolis. Gregory James Carney came to Washington as part of the boy Scouts of America's ``Report to the Nation'' program. Greg is a Cub Scout, a member of Pack 110, and was selected for this prestigious honor because of an act of exceptional heroism. Last year, Greg was at his Indianapolis home with his sister when they encountered an intruder. As the Intruder Began to attack Greg, the young Scout fought back, striking the intruder and immobilizing him and thereby enabling Greg and his sister to escape. Mr. President, what makes this story most unusual is that Greg Carney was only 7 years old at the time. For his bravery and coolheadedness, Greg earned Scouting's Medal of Merit. And for his defense of his sister and his home, I am pleased to commend Greg in the Congressional Record as a most courageous young man. He is a credit to Indiana and an example to young people throughout the Nation.”