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Vernon Ehlers: “I simply want to point out this is a very important thing that we should do for our troops. I'm delighted that someone…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2008
I simply want to point out this is a very important thing that we should do for our troops. I'm delighted that someone has suggested that we use the rotunda for this purpose. We all know how difficult it has been for the troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq and in other parts of the world. We also know that there is not universal support in our country for the work that they are doing, and this makes their job doubly difficult. So I'm very pleased to support this resolution and make certain that we truly and properly honor the work of our Armed Forces and their families throughout the world when they work in such difficult circumstances.
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Vernon Ehlers
Republican · Michigan
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Addressing the importance of honoring troops and their families during a discussion on a resolution.

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