{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=363702", "Congressman Cuellar Speaks at the 72nd Annual Pearl Harbor Commemoration", "2013-12-07", "2013", "2013-12", "Democrat", "House", "TX", "Henry Cuellar", "C001063", "cuellar.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Saturday, December 7th, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) provided remarks at the 72nd Annual Pearl Harbor Commemoration in Laredo, Texas. The event is dedicated to honor World War II veterans for their service and valor.\r\nA copy of his remarks may be found below\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cBut always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory\u201d \u2013 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the day after attack, 12/08/1941 \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Today we remember a day that, as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt famously said, will forever live in infamy \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 72 years ago today, the United States suffered a massive and unprovoked attack on our own soil\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2,400 Americans were killed, over 1,200 were wounded, and188 warships were destroyed \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Today, we commemorate a day that will never be forgotten\u2026\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2026and pay tribute to the families who lost a loved one 72 years ago\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here in Laredo, we are proud to have played a part in the heroic actions of those were present at Pearl Harbor \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Over 2,000 men and women from Laredo served our country during World War II \u2013 only 50-70 remain with us today \u00a0\u00a0\r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laredoans served in all parts of the war effort, in bombs, tanks, ships, on the ground, and in leadership positions \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 200 were killed in action and 50 percent came home wounded \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, 4 native Laredoans were present on the ground \u2013 their heroic actions are an honor to the City and today we remember them \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In today\u2019s post-9/11 world, we are unfortunately all too familiar with unexpected attacks and their tragic consequences \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 But like on 9/11, the attack on Pearl Harbor showed the true nature of the American spirit and the Laredo spirit \u2013 indomitable \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Like the troops who serve in Iraq or Afghanistan, the firefighters and policemen who rushed into the Towers on 9/11, our World War II veterans demonstrated courage and resolve in defending their fellow countrymen \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are only a few thousand Pearl Harbor survivors still alive \u2013 we continue to lose members of the Greatest Generation \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 However, we will never forget the example they set for us of heroism, of bravery, and of selfless service to America   \r\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thank you to our veterans and God Bless", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=363702"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.6758118979632854, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}