Boehner says the Cold War Was WON!!!!!

Press Release
Boehner Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the First U.S.
Combat Losses in Vietnam

Washington, Jul 8 - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH)
today issued the following statement on the loss 50 years ago today of
U.S. Army Master Sergeant Chester Ovnand and Major Dale Buis, who were
killed in a Vietcong ambush in Bien Hoa.  They served as part of the
Military Assistance Advisory Group, originally deployed in 1950 by
President Harry Truman.  Theirs are the first two names listed on the
Vietnam Wall. "America's involvement in Southeast Asia began not long
after the dawn of the Cold War and lasted a quarter century.

Ultimately, 58,261 American troops gave their lives in Vietnam
defending freedom in the long struggle against totalitarian communism.
The heroism and dedication displayed by American and allied forces in
Vietnam are a profound and unique testimony in the history of military
arms.

America's success in the Cold War and our ongoing success in the War
on Terror are directly attributable to the military, logistical, and
technological advancements made by our war fighters deployed in
Vietnam.  Their sacrifices in the jungles, battlefields, and skies
over Vietnam ultimately gave the U.S. military a superior edge in
every facet of combat arms.  "The freedom and liberty Americans enjoy
today were secured in Vietnam no less than in any of our other
military conflicts.

As we mark today this solemn milestone of the loss of Master Sergeant
Ovnand and Major Buis, let us always remember the courage and bravery
of all those lost in Vietnam and honor the service of every Vietnam
veteran who volunteered or answered their nation's call."

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