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                    A TRIBUTE TO OUR ARMED SERVICES

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. President, first let me congratulate my colleague for 
his very poignant recitation of what took place and join him in 
congratulating the men and women who serve in the armed services for 
the kind of dedication and creativity and ingenuity that is involved in 
preparing themselves for the ultimate conflict they must always be 
prepared for.
  I think his recitation only adds greater credence and compliments the 
leadership being shown in the armed services and the kinds of people 
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recruited day in and day out. The American people--not to mention this 
particular father--have a great deal to be proud of. So I commend him 
for his statement.
  Mr. KEMPTHORNE. I thank the Senator.

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