[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 83 (Friday, June 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1250]
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  DECLARING THAT THE UNITED STATES WILL PREVAIL IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON 
                                 TERROR

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                               speech of

                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, although the recent death 
of Zarqawi did not end terrorism in Iraq, it delivered a devastating 
blow to the al Qaeda network. Since June 4th coalition and Iraqi forces 
have killed 11 other leaders of the organization.
  As progress continues in Iraq, a critical debate continues throughout 
the halls of Congress. We cannot afford to abandon our mission simply 
because certain politicians believe that waving a white flag of 
surrender will magically deliver peace. While a timeline for withdrawal 
might be politically popular, it is not a strategy for victory.
  As Senate Democrats attempt to gain support for their latest proposal 
of retreat and defeat in Iraq, U.S. troops and Iraqi Security Forces 
remain committed to fighting terrorists who threaten the lives of 
American and Iraqi citizens.
  Republicans will continue to support policies that enable these brave 
troops to complete their mission protecting American families.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11th.

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