[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 17, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H1119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IRAQ LIBERATION HAS BROUGHT THE HOPE OF FREEDOM TO MILLIONS

  (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, 1 year ago this Friday the 
historic liberation of the Iraqi people from Saddam Hussein's vicious 
tyranny began. Thanks to the leadership of President George W. Bush and 
the courage of our military with coalition partners, Iraqis no longer 
fear Saddam's torture chambers and executions. Instead, millions enjoy 
the hope of freedom and democracy.
  Today, Iraqi women have the freedom to participate in government and 
children are going to newly renovated schools. Decades of neglect by 
Saddam are being reversed in record time as health clinics, water 
sources, electricity and sanitation are being restored throughout the 
country.
  Most importantly, the world no longer lives under the constant threat 
of a madman who harbored and supported terrorists.
  After World War II, we helped rebuild Germany to assist it from 
becoming a breeding ground for communists, and we were successful. 
Today we are rebuilding Iraq to assist it from being a breeding ground 
for terrorists, and we will be successful in protecting American 
families.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops. And we will never forget 
September 11.

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