Supporting A National Day Of Remembrance For Nuclear Weapons Program Workers

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Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Let me, too, thank Mr. Lynch and Ms. Berkley for this legislation. Please join me in supporting House Resolution 790 to honor the patriots who have served their country in the nuclear weapons program. The development of the American nuclear weapons program depended upon the commitment, the sacrifice and the service of hundreds of thousands of workers since World War II.

The sacrifice of these workers for America's security and technological advancement is patriotism at its finest. All Americans owe a debt of gratitude to all the workers in America's nuclear weapons program. We should honor their contributions with a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, millers and haulers. Therefore, I urge you to support House Resolution 790 to show our appreciation for all these men and women whose sacrifices to protect our Nation have benefited us all.

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