Washington D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith made the following statement in honor of the 65th anniversary of D-Day this Saturday:
Sixty-five years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the assault on the beaches of Normandy that would begin the liberation of Europe from the Nazi occupation. We will forever be indebted to the individuals who stormed the beaches that day. These brave individuals cast aside their own well being to ensure not only that the people of Europe live free of Nazi oppression, but that the ideals of freedom would live on to this day. This weekend, let us honor their sacrifice and courage. And, let us also honor the sacrifice of the brave men and women who have followed in their foot steps by serving in the armed forces to protect freedom and defeat tyranny across the globe.
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Sixty-five years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the assault on the beaches of Normandy that would begin the liberation of Europe from the Nazi occupation. We will forever be indebted to the individuals who stormed the beaches that day. These brave individuals cast aside their own well being to ensure not only that the people of Europe live free of Nazi oppression, but that the ideals of freedom would live on to this day. This weekend, let us honor their sacrifice and courage. And, let us also honor the sacrifice of the brave men and women who have followed in their foot steps by serving in the armed forces to protect freedom and defeat tyranny across the globe.
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