[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 125 (Thursday, September 11, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H8200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REFLECTING ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11

  (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, this moment marks the 
second anniversary of the surprise attacks on America in New York, 
Washington, and Pennsylvania. As we reflect on why America was 
attacked, I believe it is clearer than ever: It is because America is 
the symbol of liberty and freedom in the world.
  Our values of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of 
assembly, and the opportunities for women to fully participate in 
society are cherished. But these values are a challenge to evil people 
who fear our freedoms as undermining their enslavement of others.
  Our resolve to promote democracy is unwavering, and the pledge of 
President Bush has never been more correct. We will not waiver, we will 
not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and freedom 
will prevail. Today, I depart on a delegation to Baghdad to thank our 
brave Armed Forces, and it has never been more appropriate to declare: 
God bless our troops and God bless America.

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