NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “I rise this morning mindful of the fact that this is a special day in American history. For one-half century and 3 years…”

“I rise this morning mindful of the fact that this is a special day in American history. For one-half century and 3 years ago on this date, the largest amphibious assault in the history of warfare occurred on the shores of Normandy. Representing the people of the Sixth District of Arizona, I am pleased and proud to represent many veterans, some of whom were there at Normandy that day, some of whom visited with me last Saturday in a townhall meeting at Apache Junction. To those who survived and were victorious in that battle, in that crusade, Dwight Eisenhower called it, in Europe, I believe this House and our Nation continues to owe a debt of gratitude. So it is in that spirit this morning that I rise, remembering those who paid the ultimate price to remind us all that freedom is not really free, it does involve sacrifice. Those of us who were part of generations as yet unborn one-half century ago should heed and remember the sacrifice of so many great Americans who joined to preserve our freedoms in this constitutional republic. So on this date, June 6, 1997, we again acknowledge the sacrifice of so many, the pride of a grateful nation, and we rejoice in our ability to come to this Chamber to discuss our differences openly and honestly and to maintain the integrity of our constitutional republic. Thanks to all of our veterans, and especially those who found themselves in action at Normandy 53 years ago today.”