I ask the indulgence of my colleague from West Virginia. We thought the minority leader was coming to the floor to speak so we have gotten a little behind, but I appreciate his indulgence for me to recognize a very important Washingtonian. Honoring Our Foreign Servants However, before I start, I wish to take a moment to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of the horrific attack that happened in Libya, and that it is now time to remember all of the men and women who serve our country abroad at these embassies and to thank them for their service and hope for their protection. Remembering George Hickman, Tuskegee Airman
Maria Cantwell: “I ask the indulgence of my colleague from West Virginia. We thought the minority leader was coming to the floor to speak…”
On the recordSeptember 13, 2012
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