mr. rigell: i have the great privilege of serving and representing the 2nd district of virginia, suren corner, virginia beach, norfolk, and a bit of hampton. norfolk naval station, oceana, where the joint expeditionary base, joint base, surface combat systems, the 1%, they live in our district and serve in our district. you see them in the lines at a starbucks or the restaurants and businesses around town. they are hard-working men and women. they love their country and they serve with great distinction. indeed, it's the district of all 435, highest concentration of men and women in uniform of all 435 districts. and it is a high honor and high responsibility and duty to serve and represent the 2nd district and i completely identify with my friend, the gentleman from new york, when you were referring to how he was inspired by his father's service and indeed, that's why i sought this office to honor my father's office, he was in world war ii, and the generation he represents and to meet the deep obligation we have to our grandchildren and our children and that is to pass on the blessings of lib