Chuck Hagel: “today I congratulate the international architecture and engineering firm Leo A. Daly for its direction, construction and…”

“today I congratulate the international architecture and engineering firm Leo A. Daly for its direction, construction and design of the National World War II Memorial. The completion of the National World War II Memorial, which was dedicated last weekend, would not have been possible without the Leo A. Daly firm. I am particularly proud of this firm since it was founded 89 years ago in my home State of Nebraska. The National World War II Memorial acknowledges the service and sacrifice of those who served our country during World War II. According to The Commission of Fine Arts, the memorial is ``an eloquent statement worthy of the subject and the site.'' I congratulate and thank the Leo A. Daly employees who have honored the service of our Nation's ``greatest generation'' through the construction of this National World War II Memorial.”