Charles Skelton: “Mr. Speaker, there is an old saying that a rose by any other name is…”

On the recordJuly 1, 1999

Mr. Speaker, there is an old saying that a rose by any other name is still a rose, and I say, Mr. Speaker, today that victory by any other name is still a victory. We won this for a number of reasons; the troops. Representing the Fourth District of Missouri, I feel compelled to compliment the 509th Bomb Wing of the United States Air Force led by Brigadier General Leroy Barnidge, for the magnificent job that they did. They, and many others, won by the air war; and also but for the Army and what they did, their presence, the Navy and what they did and its flying missions, all of them did a good job. I think we are losing sight of what this instruction is. We all voted on this amendment. It passed the House unanimously. So I say let us vote on the instruction. The other arguments are side issues. A victory is a victory, Mr. Speaker.

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Charles Skelton

Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing military achievements and the importance of recognizing victory in a House debate.

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Charles Skelton: “Mr. Speaker, there is an old saying that a rose by any other name is still a rose, and I say, Mr. Speaker, today that…”

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