[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 16, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H6873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THANKING DENMARK FOR SUPPORT IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I want to praise the 
strong support from the people of Denmark in the war on terrorism. 
Denmark has been our ally longer than any other country, with unbroken 
diplomatic relations going back to 1791. The Danish military was one of 
our strongest partners in Afghanistan, providing special forces and F-
16 fighter jets and has stood side by side with America in disarming 
Iraq. Also, the people I represent appreciate the strong maritime trade 
relationship between South Carolina and Denmark.
  I am honored to be a member of the Congressional Friends of Denmark 
Caucus, which was founded by the gentleman from California (Mr. 
Lantos). Recently, I welcomed to Capitol Hill Denmark's Ambassador to 
the United States, Ulrik Federspiel, and First Secretary Karen Eva 
Abrahamsen. I had the opportunity to thank them personally for the 
courage their country has shown.
  I ask all of my colleagues to join me in thanking Denmark for its 
strong stand with the United States on the war on terrorism.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops.

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