Member of Congress
John Carter
- Role
- Current Representative
- State
- TX
- Party
- Republican
Speeches
HONORING THE LIFE OF AL HIRSCHFELD AND HIS LEGACY2003-02-25
Mr. CARTER
Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, due to weather related factors, I was unavoidably detained and missed H. Res. 46 rollcall vote No. 33. If I were present, I would have voted in favor of H. Res. 46.
RECOGNIZING THE COURAGE AND SACRIFICE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES HELD AS PRISONERS OF WAR DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT AND CALLING FOR A FULL ACCOUNTING OF THOSE WHO REMAIN UNACCOUNTED FOR2003-02-12
Mr. CARTER
Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, as a freshman member of the Texas delegation, I am honored to be serving alongside Congressman Sam Johnson. It was on this day 30 years ago that Sam arrived home after almost 7 years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He spent his first 3\1/2\ years as a prisoner of war in solitary confinement. Sam managed to survive these years while maintaining a strong sense of pride and an unrelenting faith in God, country and duty. Not only is Sam a Vietnam veteran, he is a testament to the greatness of American military men and women. Upon returning with his fellow officers, his first words were, ``Lieutenant Colonel Sam Johnson reporting for duty, sir.'' Sam reported for duty, and to this day he has never left his post serving America. I thank Sam for all the sacrifices he has made and for the example he makes for this House.