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The Noble Mission of the 39th Brigade Combat Team

Date: March 3, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense


THE NOBLE MISSION OF THE 39TH BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM -- (House of Representatives - March 03, 2004)

(Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for the brave men and women of the 39th Brigade combat team as they deploy to Iraq. The 39th Brigade includes National Guardsmen from 10 States but is mostly made up of Arkansas National Guardsmen, including the Russellville-based 206th Field Artillery Unit.

Last weekend I had an opportunity to visit with many of the soldiers of the 39th Brigade during their colors casing ceremony at Fort Polk. They are some of America's finest. They are a diverse group, including doctors, teachers, lawyers, people from all walks of life, men and women who are ready to put their Guard training and professional skills to work establishing democracy in a country where oppression was once the norm.

Mr. Speaker, their mission is noble and of great importance. I ask my colleagues to remember them and their families in their thoughts and prayers as we continue to support our troops and their efforts to fight terror and bring back democracy to Iraq.

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