[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 60 (Monday, April 16, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H3378]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         VISITING THE FAR EAST

  (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 had the honor 2 weeks 
ago of joining Congressman Solomon Ortiz for a codel across the Far 
East. We were privileged to meet with officials in Guam, U.S.A.; China; 
South Korea; and Vietnam. Having visited most of those capitals before, 
this most recent trip reaffirmed my hope for the future. This 
extraordinarily fast growing region presents great opportunity for 
growing friendships for America.
  In Korea and Guam, where America begins its day, we visited our 
servicemembers who are an inspiration of dedication, providing front 
line security for American families.
  In Vietnam and China, we saw dynamic developing free-market 
economies. Amazingly, Vietnam has become one of the fastest growing 
modern economies on Earth, and its number one trading partner is 
America.
  I am confident that phenomenal economic transformation can lead to 
expanded freedoms for the people of Vietnam and China.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11. Our prayers are with Virginia Tech families.

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