Mike Pence: “I especially appreciate the leadership of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry) for bringing this important…”

“I especially appreciate the leadership of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry) for bringing this important resolution to honor the service of our National Guard heroes who have served our country so ably in Bosnia. I have a particular interest in this resolution, and I am pleased to be a cosponsor because I am fortunate enough to represent Indiana's Atterbury National Guard base and Armed Forces Training Center at Atterbury. This facility has played an important role in preparing our reserve forces for deployment to the Bosnian theater. I am very proud of the work they do there. In fact, the training facilities at Atterbury are the finest light fighting training site east of Mississippi, to hear them tell it. This distinction is deserved praise given the role they have played in getting our troops ready for service in Bosnia. Since 1996, Hoosier National Guardsmen have had a continuous representation in Bosnia. Next spring, the 76th Separate Infantry Brigade will also be deployed in Bosnia.”