house of the representatives who supported the bill to honor the montford point marines with a congressional gold medal. and a particular thanks to congresswoman brown from florida. [ cheers and applause ] senator kay hz hagan from north carolina. national president of the marine association, chief officer and dr. james everhart united states marine corps. the past national president of the montford point marine association, our united states retiree. [ cheers and applause ] and joe carpenter, lieutenant colonel retired united states marine corps. [ cheers and applause ] i would like to personally thank