Today we have the opportunity to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of these Philippine veterans who bravely fought along side American forces in the battle In the Pacific Theater. House Concurrent Resolution 191 recognizes and honors these men who gave their lives for Freedom. We need to go further to grant full equity to these Philippine veterans by providing them all the benefits due United States veterans. Congress took the first step in 1990 to address this Inequity by permitting Philippine veterans of World War II to apply for naturalization and to receive full benefits after May 1. 1991. I urge my colleagues to join In recognizing the contributions of these Philippine soldiers and vote yes on this resolution.
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