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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT HARRY AMIGH
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize
and honor Sergeant Harry Amigh, a resident of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania,
and a Korean war veteran.
Sergeant Amigh enlisted in the United States Army in 1948 and would
go on to serve in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, one of the Korean
war's greatest battles. Sergeant Amigh was killed in action during that
battle at just 20 years old.
Though his military career ended far too soon, Sergeant Harry Amigh
left an incredible legacy behind. I am humbled to be joining the Amigh
family this Friday, January 17, to honor his legacy and present the
family with seven military awards and medals in his memory.
Sergeant Amigh is the recipient of a:
Purple Heart;
National Defense Service Medal;
Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star;
Combat Infantryman Badge;
United Nations Service Medal;
Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal; and.
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.
The men and women who have chosen to dedicate their lives to
defending the United States are among the most courageous citizens.
Sergeant Amigh loved his country, and he fought valiantly for his
country. For that, we are forever indebted to Sergeant Amigh and the
many men and women like him who made the ultimate sacrifice.
In Support of Iranian Protesters
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of
and as a cosponsor of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's H. Res.
791, supporting the protesters in Iran. H. Res. 791 serves notice to
the Iranian regime that the United States is watching and the world is
watching.
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Sadly, yesterday, my Democratic colleagues blocked a vote on this
resolution that expressed support of antigovernment protestors in Iran
and condemned Iran's role in the downing of a Ukrainian civilian
aircraft last week.
So what was in this resolution that motivated my Democratic
colleagues to prevent consideration?
The resolution would have condemned the Government of Iran for
killing 1,500 Iranian citizens who were protesting their government as
well as condemned the Government of Iran for shooting down Ukraine
International Airlines flight 752, killing 176 people.
In addition, the resolution, in section 3, ``condemns the Government
of Iran for repeatedly lying to its people and to the world about its
responsibility for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight
752''; section 4, ``calls on the Government of Iran to, A, refrain from
the use of violence, and, B, protect the rights of freedom of
expression and peaceful assembly; and,'' section 5, ``supports the
protestors in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire
for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights.''
Mr. Speaker, I am deeply disappointed that my Democratic colleagues
would block a measure expressing support of freedom and human rights,
principles that should be afforded to all persons.
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