[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 137 (Wednesday, October 1, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H9036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SUPPORTING THE PRESIDENT'S WAR ON TERRORISM SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST

  (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 rise today in support of 
President George W. Bush's supplemental request of $87 billion for the 
war on terror. This will support our troops who were historically 
successful in combat and helped develop Iraq so that we can win the 
peace.
  After World War II, America led the effort in the Marshall Plan to 
rebuild Germany. We prevented Germany from becoming a breeding ground 
for Communists and we defeated communism. Today we can redevelop Iraq 
and prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for terrorists and we 
will defeat terrorism. This funding is mutually beneficial for the 
people of America and Iraq.
  We cannot abandon the newly freed people of Iraq and allow the 
terrorists to regain strength. We can either fight the terrorists 
overseas or on the streets of America.
  I believe that every dollar of this supplemental is a weapon which 
will help save American lives. I encourage Members to stand firm in our 
promise to win the fight in the war on terror.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops.

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