February 26, 2013

On February 25, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives commemorated the 40 year anniversary of "Operation Homecoming," which released the longest held Prisoners of War (POWs) as well as those needing urgent medical attention from Vietnam. The House marked the occasion by dedicating a special order to all POWs. It was my pleasure to honor my dear friend and colleague, Texas Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03),the only POW in the House of Representatives in the 113th Congress. He is an American hero and an inspiration to all of us in the House of Representatives.