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A congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honored the military service of native american code talkers. These soldiers used their tribal transfer coded messages. A total of 33 tribes were recognized at the ceremony. The speakers included house and senate leaders, and the joint chiefs of staff. It is just under one hour. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the speaker of the house of representatives, john boehner. [applause] good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the state capital. We are honored to be joined by those that made this day possible including dan boren from oklahoma. We are honored to be joined by [applause] we are fortunate to have in congress two outstanding leaders, two native americans of tom cole and mark mullen. Today, we need to immortalize men who were in a way meeting for the first time. During the second world war, he was a member of the 195th Field Artillery battalion. One day in 1944, he was walking through an orchard in Southern France and heard one of his bretheren singing under a tree. He recognized the dialogue and put them to work on opposite ends of the radio. That coincidence brought these men onto the stage of history and alongside the elite band that we call code talkers. I ask all of you to join me in welcoming him here and thanking him for his service. [applause] edmund and his brothers were at normandy. They were on hiroshima. They mobilized the simplest weapon, language, to thwart the fiercest enemy that free people ever known, and they made a difference. After serving with honor, they did the honorable thing, they kept their service a secret, even to those that they loved. So these wives and daughters and sons aching to give back to those who gave up so much for them dedicated much of their own lives to unfurling the truth, not for gain or glory, but just so people would know it is the story that is important, one of them said. Many of these families are here today, and join me in applauding their perseverance. [applause] because of them, the deeds that might have well been relegated to legend will now live on in memory. Heroes that for too long went unrecognized, they will not be given our highest recognition. It has been the custom of this congress to award gold medals in honor of great acts and great contributions. The first recipient was a general by the name of George Washington in 1776. Many names were put forward, but few receive the approval of both houses and the signature of the president of the United States. Today, pursuant to hr 4544, we will recognize 33 tribes for dedication, valor, and for sharing what may be the toughest code, what it takes to be the bravest of the brave. They say every metal tells a story, but by adding these men to such lofty ranks, we also mean to add their story. One worth honoring today, one worth retelling every day. Thank you all for being here. [applause] ladies and please stand for the presentation of the colors by the United States armed forces color guard, the singing of our national anthem, and the retiring of the colors. O say can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming and the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there o say does that starspangled banner yet wave oer the land of the free and the home of the brave please remain standing as the chaplain of the United States senate gives the invocation. Let us pray. Oh, god, our refuge and fortress, we put our trust in you. Thank you for this congressional Gold Medal Ceremony that provides long overdue recognition to native american code talkers of the first and second world war. We praise you, that you empowered these windtalkers from many native american tribes to creatively use their native tongue to save the lives of countless thousands who would have perished on distant battlefields. Lord, while sacrificing on foreign soil for freedoms they and their families were often denied at home, they were heroes, proved in liberating strife, who, more than self, their country loved and mercy more than life. As we celebrate their patriotism, skill, creativity, speed, and accuracy that maiden victory in combat possible in spite of daunting odds, challenge us, oh god, to invest our lives in causes worthy of our last full measure of devotion. We pray in your great name, amen. Please be seated. Ladies, United States representative from the Fourth District of oklahoma, the honorable tom cole. [applause] as a native american, and as a grandson of a career naval officer, the son of a career United States air force noncommissioned officer, and the nephew and namesake of an uncle that fought and served honorably in japanese prison camps in the philippines on the main island of japan, it is an honor of me to share this moment with each and every one of you. In the long history of american arms, no one has fought against an alliance in alliance with and for the United States of america like native americans, and that is true to this day. Native Americans Still enlisted a higher level than any other race or ethnicity in this blessed land and they do so proudly with a determination to defend it. [applause] among the most famous of those warriors are the navajo code talkers of world war ii, but in all, 33 different tribes contributed, pen from my home state of oklahoma, and three from my district. They saved lives, they won battles, and they did so by giving the United States a unique battlefield advantage, secure communication. All of the first code talkers were americans, but many were not american citizens. That did not come until 1924. The code talkers of world war ii were often barred from full participation in american life, that they still served with pride, patriotism, honor, and sacrifice. I am proud that congress is recognizing that unique service. I appreciate my friend dan borens role in that, and by honoring these code talkers, we honor all native american warriors past, present, and future. Good luck. God bless. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, United States representative from the Third District of wisconsin, the honorable ron kind. [applause] good morning. Senator, my colleagues, established guests, 33 tribes that are the recipients of the congressional gold medal today, and most important to our native American Veterans and our code talkers, those that were able to make the trip, and those who are unfortunately still at home, we welcome you. We owe you a debt of gratitude that could never be repaid, and on behalf of a grateful nation we thank you for your service and sacrifice. Just a couple of weeks ago in this capital we dedicated the bust of Prime Minister winston churchill, and during the second world war, Prime Minister churchill was fond of saying that at time of war the truth is so precious that it must always be surrounded by a bodyguard of lies, but in the case of our code talkers, that was not necessary. You spoke the truth, but in the words of your native language, and it worked perfectly. It was not deciphered, decoded. You did it with an extreme degree of accuracy and speed. As edmund knows, in the first 48 hours of the battle of you iwo jima, over 800 Battlefield Communications were given with 100 accuracy rate typically in less than 30 seconds, when it would take a typical machine of the time close to a half hours to decode messages. It was a remarkable accomplishment that lead to a quicker end to that conflict and saved many lives on both sides. They returned home heroes, but without a heroes welcome. The code was so effective that our military kept it classified and secret until 1968, and even then, it took many more years before the recognition started to take place of what our native American Veterans and our code talkers in particular did during that time. It is a remarkable legacy that they share, and a remarkable story that needs to be preserved. That is why i am here to make one last request from a grateful nation to our native American Veterans in attendance, and throughout the country, and to our code talkers here and at home, were asking you to share your stories and make it part of the veterans history project. It was legislation i help to advance with the help of many colleagues with the intent to preserve an important part of american history, our veterans stories, and what it was like for them to serve our nation, so that future generations will never forget the service and sacrifice that came before them. Today, the veterans history project is housed at the library of congress. We have collected close to 90,000 veterans stories from across the nation during this time. They say it is the Worlds Largest oral history collection, but many more stories are yet to be told. I hope we will be able to follow up with you, edmund, to see if you would be willing to share your story. Colonel bob patrick, who heads up the history project, will followup with our native American Veterans and tribes here in attendance to see if we can get more to participate and share these vital stories. I hope many of you will consider doing so. Again, on behalf of a grateful nation, we say thank you for your service, may god bless you and your families, all of our veterans and soldiers, wherever they might be serving us throughout the globe today, and may god continue to bless these United States of america. Thank you. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, United States senator from the state of south dakota, the honorable tim johnson. [applause] good morning, and welcome. It is an honor to be here today as we celebrate the military service of the native american code talkers. I worked for over a decade to honor the code talkers with the congressional gold medal. It is gratifying that this day is finally here. The real work, though, began 95 years ago, when native americans from south dakota and across the Country Homes and joined the military effort left their homes and join the military effort in world war i at a time when many native americans were not yet american citizens, but fought valiantly for assured homeland. Native code talkers were used extensively in the european and pacific theaters during world war ii. The use of native languages was a fundamental tactic that saved untold numbers of lives and help to win both wars. Over the years, i have had the opportunity to visit with several of the code talkers and learn their personal stories. I always walk into those meetings inspired by the dedication to our nation. These men did not seek the limelight, and in fact, there is a tremendous impact to our military that was kept from the public for half of a century. There is no question their contributions were unparalleled, and have had a Lasting Impact on history. Most of the native code talkers have passed away, but we will never forget their heroic actions and are forever grateful for their military service. Today, we celebrate the lives and contributions to our country, with their families and friends who are with us today. Congratulations to all of you. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, United States senator from the state of oklahoma, the honorable james inhofe. [applause] we heard first from congressman tom cole who is our native american art of congressional delegation. I recall hearing from him before he was in congress and at that time i was in the house, and introduced us to this bestkept secret of world war ii and world war i, the code talkers. I look around and i see a lot of people who were very active other than those on the program today, but on the program today we have made mention of dan boren. He is here. I believe wes watkins is one of the initial individuals who reminded us of this bestkept secret. So, for decades after world war ii, people did not know anything about the contributions we started introducing resolutions and it was not until 2008 that we were successful. I want to mention that the speaker talked about edmund of the seminole nation, one of our fellow oklahomans. Those of us have been fortunate, those in oklahoma, involved in this meeting today, and one of the reasons is oklahoma has the largest population of native americans and second only to california, and they cheat because they have more people. Nonetheless, it became evident to us as to the contributions made. In his opening prayer, the reverend talked about the lives that were saved. We cannot quantify that but we know they were out there. Because of the secretive nature of the code talkers contribution, you cannot say how many, but we know many, many lives were saved by these american heroes. We pay tribute to today, we love you, it will always respect you and remember you. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the United States army band and chorus. Hurrah for the flag of the free may it wave as a standard forever the champ of the land in the city remember the day proclaim as they march by their might they live forever hooray for the flag of the free may it wave as a banner forever seam of the land and the remember the day as they march that by their might they live forever [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the democratic leader of the United States house of representatives, the honorable nancy pelosi. [applause] [speaking native american language] good morning. It is an honor to be here with our speaker, to be here with our native american brother, with ron kind, with the distinguished senator johnson, and senator inhofe, and we in california take great pride in having the largest number of native americans. In 1941, and of course, with the admiral that we will hear from later. In 1941, a young member of a tribe, charles, joined the u. S. Army, one of 17 members of his tribe, he was recruited to speak their language in service to our country in world war ii. Even in a nation that has long denied him his basic rights that long refused his people citizenship, that long neglected the challenges facing native americans, charles volunteered. Like many of his generation, his fellow code talkers and service members, he signed up to protect and defend our communities and shared homeland. That is the oath of office that we all take to protect and defend, and the code talkers honored that pledge and helped us to honor hours, all americans to do so. Years later, we save lives using the native american language. As soldiers and marines with codes, no enemy could decipher the code talkers saved lives on the beaches of normandy and at iwo jima. They save lives on the invasion on dday, the battles in the european theater, and fighting across the south pacific. They kept their code secret and safe, as the speaker mentioned. They served with undaunted bravery, part of a band of brothers that defeated tyranny, set a continent free, and restored the hope of democracy across the globe. The code talkers carried forward the hope of their people committed to the cause of freedom. Their sense of duty was never shaken nor was their resolve. Their patriotism never wavered, nor did their courage. The bonds of brotherhood were never broken nor was there code. For their heroism and sacrifice, the contributions that went unrecognized for too long its a privilege for congress to bestow the native american code talkers the highest honor we can bestow, the congressional gold medal, and by your acceptance [applause] and by your accepting it, you bring luster to this award. May these metals long and or as a sign of respect, admiration and unending gratitude for our native american tribes and the sons and the sons they sent to battle. We all know that god truly blessed america with our code talkers. Thank you and congratulations. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the republican leader of the United States senate, the honorable mitch mcconnell. It is an honor to join my colleagues today in recognizing the