mr. speaker, that one of those brave puerto rican troops who served in korea as my late uncle, manuel serrano. since their participation in the korean war, the 65th has continued to be an integral part of our armed forces, serving in the global war against terrorism and operation iraqi freedom. in new york city and san juan, the legacy of these brave warors have been honored. fitting that congress now recognize these soldiers' contribution with one of the highest civilian awards. i urge my colleagues to vote yes on this legislation and i ask the senate to do the same. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from new york yields. the gentleman from massachusetts reserves. the chair recognizes the gentleman from michigan. >> i am prepared to close. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from massachusetts. mr capuano: i'd like to thank ms. pierluisi and mr. posey for proposing this bill. i'd like to add one thing, you listen to these things, particularly in world war ii, there was never a question by almost anyone about people from germ