Recognizing Military Recovery Response to Hurricane Helene

Floor Speech

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Mr. BUDD. Madam President, today I recognize National Guard and Active-Duty troops who came to the aid of North Carolinians following the terrible devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

I want to particularly thank the North Carolina National Guard for their leadership, as well as their brothers and sisters in arms from 18 States who answered the call to provide lifesaving aid when our State was in need. This includes guardsmen from Georgia, Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, New York, Minnesota, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Alabama. I would also like to thank the Active-Duty servicemembers from the XVIII Airborne Corps at Ft. Liberty, the 82nd Airborne Division, and those from Ft. Campbell's 101st Airborne Division who supported the Guard and communities across western North Carolina in both rescue and recovery operations.

To all those who came to western North Carolina's aid, you have my sincere thanks for your service and sacrifice. On behalf of the Senate, I thank you for your bravery and continued service.

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