Exemption certain micro offerings of Registration Requirements and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is on pass afpblgt bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 232, the nays are 188. The bill is passed. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. For what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 7 of rule 2, i present a privilege red port. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report a tite the title. The clerk conference report to to accompany h. R. 2810, authorize military activities for the department
I have been thinking about the worts of one of the brave patriots. He is the son and grandson of military leaders. When his time came, he too went to war and suffered excruciating injuries. He said when wars are fought, quote, a million tragedies ensue. War is retch retched retched beyond description. Those are the words of a man im privileged to call a colleague and friend, the senior senator from arizona, john mccain. We owe him and all of our nations veterans and their families our respect for their courage, sacrifice and hardships that they endured for all of us. Senator mccain endured more than 5 naf naf years as torture as a prisoner of war during the vietnam conflict. He when when he finally came whom he found another way to serve our nation with honor. We thank him for that. This week the United States congress dedicated a chair to honor all americans held as prisoners of war and those who remain in missing in action. That will stand as a solemn reminder of the Service Members
Hamilton, mt. Montana. R. Gianforte he led men through heavy fire and didnt lose a single man he twice reentered the field to save two men he earned a silver star an purr purple heart he reenlisted in 1948, training troopers in korean war and continued to serve in the army reserve until 1984. During his 28 year of service he was awarded 18 medals and decorations. His name is included in the hall of valor here in washington, d. C. Im proud to have him as a fellow mt. Ian and im honored to recognize fellow montanan and im honored to recognize his life. May we always recognize extend. The speaker pro tempore without objection. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Today on veterans day we salute those who defended our great nation and served in uniform. We say thank you for offering yourself and your services for he betterment of our nation. Mr. Fitzpatrick you have served and sacrificed greatly to secure the freedom we enjoy here at home. You command our respect. You continue the g