[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 112 (Tuesday, September 12, 2006)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: September 12, 2006 (House)]
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REMEMBERING 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, yesterday we marked the
fifth anniversary of an unparalleled tragedy in our Nation's history.
On September 11, 2001, we were suddenly made aware of our
vulnerability to a new and dangerous enemy, an enemy that attacked the
World Trade Center in 1993, our embassies across Africa in 1998, and
the USS Cole in 2000.
Charity poured from the hearts of every American and from allies
around the world. Firefighters and law enforcement personnel heroically
put their lives at risk to save our countrymen. We were united in the
resolve to defeat those who terrorized us.
Five years and one day removed from September 11, Islamic militants
today stormed the U.S. Embassy in Syria. While we are thankful no
Americans were harmed, this attack serves as a sober reminder that we
are in a global war with Islamofascists. We must maintain our
commitments to protect American families and seek justice for those who
seek death to America.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget
September 11.
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