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Sean Reyes: “Mr. Speaker, I stand today before the House not only as a Member of Congress but as a former member of the United States…”

On the recordMarch 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker, I stand today before the House not only as a Member of Congress but as a former member of the United States Armed Forces, and also as a proud citizen of this great country of ours. As we all know too well, our country is currently facing very difficult times. We have all heard the unfortunate news concerning the captured members of the 507th Maintenance Company by Iraqi military. Fort Bliss, home of the 507th Maintenance Company, is located in my district. This disturbing news truly hit home for me and for all my constituents in El Paso, Texas. Over the past few months, nearly 4,000 of Fort Bliss's troops have been deployed to the Middle East. On February 17, 2003, the 507th Maintenance Company was also deployed.
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Sean Reyes
Utah
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Addressing the situation of the captured members of the 507th Maintenance Company during a House floor speech.

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