[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 78 (Friday, June 16, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H4138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            VICTORY IN IRAQ

  (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, today is another 
significant day in the global war on terrorism, as the House will adopt 
the resolution supporting our troops to achieve victory over terrorism, 
to protect American families.
  I know firsthand of the capabilities and competence of our troops, as 
a veteran with 31 years, service with the Army Reserves and National 
Guard. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I have visited our 
troops eight times in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. I know especially 
firsthand of the progress from my oldest son, who served with the 
National Guard for a year in Iraq, and this year I will have four sons 
in the military keeping me informed.
  Today we can join with the Senate's 93-6 vote for success in Iraq, 
and I urge my colleagues to put aside partisanship to stand with our 
troops promoting freedom.
  I want to especially commend Chairman Henry Hyde for the clarity and 
vision of the resolution. As cochairman of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, 
I believe our choice is to defeat terrorism overseas, or we will face 
them again on the streets of America.
  The only way to achieve peace is through victory. In conclusion, God 
bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11.

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