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On the recordMay 23, 1994
I rise today to honor this outstanding young man who was killed in the line of duty, and who has been awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor by President Clinton.
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George Mitchell
Maine

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Honoring Master Sergeant Gary Gordon for his heroism during the Battle of Mogadishu.

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