On the recordMay 12, 2015
Last week, I was grateful to participate in a congressional delegation with congressional colleagues Madeleine Bordallo and Reid Ribble, coordinated ably by Army Majors Bobby Cox and Jimmy Crook, to visit dynamic Eastern European allies. In the Czech Republic, it was heartwarming to see the affection for America at Pilsen upon the 70th anniversary of their liberation by the U.S. Army. M.K. Air Base in Romania is a symbol of growing Romanian-U.S. defense cooperation. The heroic and courageous leaders at Kiev, Ukraine, were unified in facing Putin's aggression where 7,000 civilians have been killed. Georgia's proven partnership with NATO is confirmed with extraordinary service by their military for freedom and democracy. The Novo Selo training base in Bulgaria is world class, with young Bulgarians and Americans working side by side to promote peace through strength. In each country, we were welcomed by dedicated U.S. Ambassadors, with talented Embassy personnel, promoting warm relationships with the new emerging democracies for the mutual benefit of all citizens. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and the President by his actions should never forget September the 11th in the global war on terror. ____________________
