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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3724-3725; text as passed: CR S3724-3725; text of measure as introduced: CR S3718)

March 23, 2007

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3724-3725; text as passed: CR S3724-3725; text of measure as introduced: CR S3718)

March 23, 2007

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Sen. Daniel K. AkakaD-HI · Mar 29, 2007

Mr. President, last week I was pleased to join Senator Hagel and 66 other Senators in introducing S. Res. 122, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam…

Mr. President, last week I was pleased to join Senator Hagel and 66 other Senators in introducing S. Res. 122, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. As the unanimous approval of this resolution suggests, showing respect for the memorial and those it honors is a unifying action.

But I remember that it has not always been so. For a time, it was controversial to speak in support of the memorial that honors and recognizes the more than 58,000 servicemembers who gave their lives in Vietnam and the more than 3 million men and women who served there. In fact, for some time it was even controversial to support the war's veterans themselves. As our troops returned home from Vietnam, far too many returned to face the ridicule and contempt of their fellow Americans. When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund was organized in 1979 for the purpose of establishing a memorial for those who served in the war, both living and dead, it faced an uphill battle. We can all be grateful that supporters persevered.

In the 25 years since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated, we have made much progress as a country and can now honor Vietnam veterans and the memorial that honors them without dissension. Known to many as ``the Wall,'' it has become the most popular memorial in our Nation's Capital, attracting an estimated 4.4 million visitors each year. Many of them leave behind offerings to the men and women lost in Vietnam, such as letters, medals, birthday cards and roses. These offerings, which now number more than 100,000, are preserved at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collection.

People visit the Wall for many reasons: to honor, to heal, and to be reminded of the human costs of war. One veteran described the Memorial this way: ``It's a quiet place where I can stand and remember my friends. And that's all I would like to do.''

Like so many other Americans, I am grateful for the healing power of the Wall. May it continue to honor, heal, and remind us all of the consequences of war.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Mar 23, 2007

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 122. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued March 23, 2007

III

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 122

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 23, 2007

Mr. Hagel (for himself, Mr. McCain, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Warner, Mr. Allard, Mr. Biden, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Inhofe, Mrs. Clinton, Ms. Collins, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Reed, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Levin, Mr. Vitter, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Burr, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Feingold, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Brown, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Specter, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Obama, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Sununu, Mr. Tester, Mr. Craig, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Graham, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Baucus, Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Corker, Mr. McConnell, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Lott, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Bunning) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Whereas 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.;

Whereas the memorial displays the names of more than 58,000 men and women who lost their lives between 1956 and 1975 in the Vietnam combat area or are still missing in action;

Whereas every year millions of people in the United States visit the monument to pay their respects to those who served in the Armed Forces;

Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been a source of comfort and healing for Vietnam veterans and the families of the men and women who died while serving their country; and

Whereas the memorial has come to represent a legacy of healing and demonstrates the appreciation of the people of the United States for those who made the ultimate sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

expresses its support and gratitude for all of the men and women who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States in defense of freedom and democracy during the Vietnam War;

(2)

extends its sympathies to all people in the United States who suffered the loss of friends and family in Vietnam;

(3)

encourages the people of the United States to remember the sacrifices of our veterans; and

(4)

commemorates the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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