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WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement welcoming home U.S. service members returning from Iraq:“Today I pay tribute to the more than 1.5 million American men and women who have sacrificed, persevered and secured freedom in Iraq over the past 9 years. Many of these heroes hail from Texas; sadly thousands of them made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield. My heart is full of pride and gratitude when I think of the selfless contributions that all of our brave troops—and their family members—have made on our behalf. As they return home, let us welcome them with open arms, show them our appreciation and respect, and do everything we can to help them make a smooth transition. May God bless our troops and their families this Christmas.”