National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Floor Speech

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Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of these en bloc amendments.

The Korean War is often referred to as ``the Forgotten War,'' but the toll it took on those who served and the mark it left on America, American veterans, Korea, and the world is indelible. A group of dedicated individuals, led by Korea veteran Denis Healy, has begun work on the Korean War National Museum to be located in Chicago.

This amendment, which I introduced with my colleague from Illinois, Peter Roskam, supports increased efforts to educate and raise public awareness of the Korean War and of the establishment of such a museum. This museum will preserve the legacy and history of the war, commemorate the sacrifices made by those who served, and celebrate the advances in freedom and democracy made by the Republic of Korea.

The veterans of this important conflict deserve our recognition, honor, and appreciation. A national museum will ensure that what they accomplished will be remembered.

I thank Chairman McKeon and Ranking Member Smith for supporting this amendment.

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