'Never Too Late To Show Our Gratitude': Glenn Thompson Honors Vietnam Vets

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On The House Floor Tuesday, Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) honored Vietnam Veterans a couple days after National Vietnam War Veterans Day.  Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:  https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript   Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes:  http://forbes.com

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00:00Without objection the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker

00:05I rise to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day a time to honor the brave men and women who served

00:12This past Saturday. We marked the National Vietnam War

00:15Veterans Day

00:1752 years ago on March 29th

00:191973 the last u.s. Combat troops departed Vietnam marking the end of direct u.s.

00:25Involvement yet for too many of those who returned home. There were no parades no celebration only silence

00:32Where gratitude should have been yet they carried the burden of their service with dignity

00:37Despite this they bore the weight of their service

00:43Many many were drafted, but all answered the call with honor and distinction

00:47They not only served with valor, but also took it upon themselves to ensure their sacrifice would never be forgotten

00:55the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Washington DC was built entirely through private donations a

01:00Testament to their dedication to one another and to the 2.7 million service members who served in Vietnam

01:08Mr. Speaker we all know someone who served in Vietnam

01:11There are our friends our family our neighbors is long overdue that we salute them, but it's never too late to show our gratitude

01:18Many may God bless our Vietnam War veterans today and always and welcome home

01:24Thank You mr. Speaker and I yield back the balance of my time

01:29For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Oregon seek recognition?

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