harbor in 1941, to those sent around the globe after the tragic events of september 11th 2001, we honor them. this congress recognizes the service and sacrifice that veterans like the women airforce service pilots, also known as wasp, made during the 1940s. you see, during world war ii, these bold, revolutionary women flew non-combat service missions for the army airforce to free up their male counterparts for combat duty overseas. the wasp willingly put their lives on the line for this country during a time of war. this work wasn't easy and in fact, 38 wasp died in service to our great nation, such as beverly moses, who was born in des moines, and gleanna roberts who grew up near iowa city. these women served our nation with great honor -- and put their lives on the line. you and i know that their sacrifice and love for this nation deserves to be

celebrated, and always remembered. unfortunately, these pioneers of aviation have long struggled to gain the recognition and honor they earned. with this in mind, i helped introduce bipartisan legislation along with senator barbara mikulski and congresswomen martha mcsally and susan davis to ensure the wasp ashes could be inurned at arlington national cemetery. a seemingly simple thing, that means so much. this congress passed this legislation honoring these historic women and it is now law. now, this congress is getting to work on the national defense authorization act. this legislation includes measures to make sure our men and women have access to the top equipment and training they need on the battlefield. the ndaa includes many critical provisions to help keep our military members safe so they do return home to their families.

we've already gotten to work on the ndaa, and later this summer, the senate will consider the defense appropriations act. these measures will provide some level of certainty to our brave service members now serving in iraq, afghanistan and in other places around the world. as memorial day approaches, let us pause and remember all of the men and women who have given their lives so we can be free. let's pause and honor the families of the fallen who have also given so much. on memorial day, and every day, let us give thanks for these outstanding heroes. they serve as a testimony to the character of america. may god always bless you, our servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice, the great state of iowa, and these wonderful united states of america. >> i think we catch up to the

20th century. we have been the invisible half of the congress the past seven years. we have watched our house colleagues with interest. of members ofrage our colleagues in the house. >> today is the senate comes out of the communications for ages, we create another historic moment in the relationship between congress and technological advancements in communications radio and television. >> 15 years ago we began appearing on television today marks the first time when our legislative branch in its entirety will appear on that medium of communication through which most americans get their information about what our government and our country does. senateelevising our

chamber proceedings, we represent wise policy. the recent right and need of the citizens of our nation to know the business of the government. >> c-span marks the 30th anniversary of our lives gavel-to-gavel senate coverage on c-span two. >> i would show to you the body of evidence from this question. something witnessed that has never before happened in all of senate history. during ae of power session of congress. when the american people still do not understand is that there are three areas that will be government in charge of everybody's health care. made a number of mistakes in my political career,