[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E849]
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                CONTINUING SUPPORT OF U.S. ARMED FORCES

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, who 
continue to act with honor, courage, valor, and respect. Operation 
Iraqi Freedom was fought with precision and ended decisively.
  Through the sweat and blood of our troops a vicious dictator's regime 
has ended, the American people are safer, and an oppressed people have 
new hope for the future. These extraordinary men and women risked their 
lives for this noble cause, while many nations stood on the sidelines, 
once again proving that America is the symbol of liberty and freedom in 
the world.
  I encourage Americans to continue their support of our troops and 
their families, even long after the war no longer headlines on our 
nightly news. I commend radio host Mike Gallagher for doing his part, 
in organizing a benefit concert, featuring the Marshall Tucker Band, 
for military families in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and I hope others 
follow his lead.
  May Cod bless our troops and may Cod bless America.

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