Thank you Congressman Honda for your support through the years! From the 10th Anniversary program booklet: U.S. Representative Mike Honda has served in the House of Representatives for over twelve years and has been a dedicated supporter and advocate of Legacies of War. As part of a 2010 bipartisan congressional delegation to visit Laos and discuss foreign policy issues, Rep. Honda returned from his trip committed to assisting the country in its bomb-removal efforts. Later that year, Rep. Honda participated in the first-ever hearing held by Congress on the legacy of UXO in Laos before a Foreign Affairs congressional committee, which concluded with a renewed commitment to bring about increased U.S. funding and greater awareness. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Honda has helped secure a historic increase in State Department funds for UXO clearance efforts in Laos, with $3M in 2008 to $12M secured for 2014. His continuous commitment and support for Legacies’ mission has helped make a new legacy of peace in Laos achievable.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:24:39 +0000
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