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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 11, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, we marked a solemn day: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

On December 7, 1941, our great Nation was suddenly attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy, killing more than 2,400 American servicemembers and civilians and propelling us into World War II.

On the 84th anniversary of the attack, we remember those brave souls who lost their lives that day, and we honor those who survived. There are only 12 remaining survivors, and they are all over 100 years old.

Unfortunately, none were able to make the trip to Hawaii this year for the remembrance ceremony, but we are forever indebted to their sacrifices. We will forever honor all of the Americans who were at the naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that day.

Mr. Speaker, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said:

``No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.''

And we did.

God bless those who lost their lives that day, and God bless America.

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