NORMANDY, FRANCE – On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) traveled to Normandy, France, with a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to honor and remember the sacrifices made on June 6, 1944.

Rep. Norcross and the delegation took part in observances of the anniversary along with veterans and their families, active-duty service members, government and military officials, and foreign dignitaries from around the world. 

“We must never forget the immense sacrifices made by the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force who stormed the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago to defeat Nazi Germany and liberate Europe. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, it is a privilege to join a bipartisan, bipartisan group of my colleagues to come together and honor the many Americans and allies who gave their last full measure of devotion on D-Day and in the ensuing fight. I also had the distinction of meeting many from our greatest generation who are still with us today. This may be the last anniversary celebration for some, and we must continue to preserve their stories and sacrifices so future generations know the price for freedom,” Rep. Norcross said. “In his final message to the invading allied force on the eve of D-Day, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower told his warfighters “The eyes of the world are upon you.” His words and the lessons learned from D-Day and World War Two are as important in today’s fight for freedom and security around the world as they were 80 years ago. As we continue to remember what took place on the beaches of Normandy in the struggle against tyranny, may we recommit ourselves to freedom, liberty, and justice for all.”

“Eighty years ago, these brave servicemembers went directly into conflict because they knew that the future of civilization was at stake,” said Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "We remember the remarkable courage under fire of our veterans and know that America is free only because of their extraordinary bravery. It is an honor to co-lead this delegation on behalf of the U.S House of Representatives as we reaffirm America’s commitment to stand with our allies and ensure that freedom and democracy will always prevail.”

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