Thomas Kean

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 60th Wedding Anniversary for Hopatcong Borough Mayor Mike Francis and his wife, Sandy Francis. Mike and Sandy Francis married on June 20th, 1963. They met at Watchung Hills High School in Warren, New Jersey. Their lockers were next to each other as freshmen, although they didn't start dating until their senior year. They moved to Hopatcong in 1973 and are the proud parents of three children and eight grandchildren. Mike and Sandy have been an integral part of the Hopatcong community throughout the last fifty years, including many years of public service. Mike has served as a member of the Hopatcong Borough Council since 2008, and as Mayor of Hopatcong since 2016. Mike also serves on the Sussex County Planning Board and the New Jersey Highlands Council. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating Mike and Sandy Francis for their 60 years of matrimony and for their many years of service to the Hopatcong community.

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Yom HaShoah, a solemn day where people of all faiths have come together to honor the over 6 million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust. Today, we remember the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany and reaffirm our commitment to never forget the lessons of one of the darkest chapters in human history. It is also a day to recognize the survivors who have borne witness to the horrors of genocide and have shown us the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable evil. It is our responsibility to ensure that future generations learn the lessons of the Holocaust. We must teach our children a full and accurate history so that these acts of hate and intolerance never happen again. As we observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, let's honor the memory of those who perished, celebrate the resilience of those who survived, and recommit ourselves to creating a world where hate and intolerance have no place.

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 104, which rightfully condemns this violation of the United States' sovereignty by the Chinese Communist Party. Last week, we saw the Chinese Communist Party breach U.S. airspace with the intention of openly surveilling sensitive U.S. national security facilities, including locations housing nuclear missiles. This is unacceptable and demonstrates again that the CCP is willing to challenge the United States and to flaunt its intelligence-gathering operations in our country. The Biden administration owes the American people an explanation as to why earlier action was not taken against this threat. Why is any foreign government allowed to act in this fashion without an immediate response from the U.S.? We must project strength, not weakness, if this Nation wants to be taken seriously on the world stage. I thank the men and women of our Armed Forces who carried out this mission to remove this surveillance from our skies. I will continue working with my colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee to support our partners in the Indo-Pacific to address this threat posed by the CCP and to provide appropriate oversight over this administration.