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Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-04-07

RECOGNIZING THE USS IOWA

Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
RIA-1 · Representative
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On 2025-04-07, Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE USS IOWA" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING THE USS IOWA

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [House] [Page H1422] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE USS IOWA (Mrs. Miller-Meeks of Iowa was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the commissioning of the USS Iowa, the Navy's newest Virginia-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine. I had the honor this weekend to attend the ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, alongside Governor Kim Reynolds, veterans, and the families of over 140 crew members. It was a powerful moment marking the beginning of a new era. The USS Iowa is the third naval vessel to bear that name following a battleship that served with distinction in World War II, both in the Atlantic and the Pacific, in the Korean war and in the Gulf. That proud legacy now continues beneath the sea. The legacy of the Gray Ghost and the new USS Iowa nuclear-class submarine begins its mission. A new legend for the USS Iowa began on Saturday. It is indefatigable. It is undeterred. It is undetected, and it is unstoppable. To the crew, I thank them for their service and remember to be Iowa nice to one another. To all those who may cross her path and our adversaries, fear the Ghost. ____________________
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