Delegation spearheads resolution honoring Phillips

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(Host) Vermont’s congressional delegation has spearheaded efforts in Washington to honor the Underhill man who was held by Somali pirates earlier this month.

Congressman Peter Welch introduced a resolution in the House this morning to honor Richard Phillips. He’s the merchant ship captain who gave himself up to the pirates to protect his crew.

U.S. Navy sharpshooters freed him after five days in captivity.

Welch says Phillips is an inspiration because he’s been so modest.

(Welch) "Captain Phillips insisted on giving all credit to everyone else: his crew, the extraordinary Navy SEALs, the United States Navy, not taking any of the credit for his heroics upon himself.”

(Host) The Senate also intends to honor Captain Phillips.

Senator Patrick Leahy introduced a similar resolution in the Senate this morning, which was co-sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders.

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