speaker boehner, leader mcconnell, senator durbin, minister o'toole, general votel, mr. ambassador mr. ambassador secretary mchugh, thank you, and all of our special guests. what a wonderful afternoon it is and made possible because congressman jeff miller, the chairman of our veterans affairs committee in the house and senator jon tester introduced legislation remembering our special forces, the 1st special service force. thank you. thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, senator. we can applaud them. that would be good. goen. again. and thank you, mr. speaker for bringing us all together. it is fitting that we are gathered here in emancipation hall because the heroes we honor today helped win the fight to free the world of tyranny. for generations our northern neighbor has been vital as a trusted ally and friend to our country. the 1st special service force