[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 144 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1770]
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                      IN MEMORY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2008

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I would like submit the 
following editorial published today in the Times and Democrat newspaper 
of Orangeburg, South Carolina on September 11, 2008. It eloquently 
conveys the dedication we all feel on this seventh anniversary of the 
terrorist attacks of September 11th. I appreciate their sentiment, and 
believe that we must never forget those who lost their lives on that 
terrible day, never forget the enemy we face, and never lose faith that 
our nation will prevail in this Global War on Terrorism.

               Seven Years Later: ``We will not forget''

       Today is Sept. 11, 2008, seven years after the worst attack 
     against America in its history. Second District Congressman 
     Joe Wilson has since that day made a point of referencing 
     remembering 9-11 in every speech before lawmakers. He's 
     offered more than words, too, with his children serving in 
     the war on terrorism and the congressman being an active 
     supporter of the war and the military waging it.
       The Times and Democrat's continuing series of memorial 
     posters today focuses on 
     9-11. ``We will not forget.'' The message has not changed.
       Innocent people in the World Trade Centers and the 
     Pentagon, and aboard an airliner in Pennsylvania, died when 
     terrorists brought their hatred for our nation and its people 
     to our shores. The images of airliners crashing into the very 
     symbols of our Nation are forever etched into Americans' 
     minds.
       On this anniversary date, our Nation remains under attack. 
     We continue to be the target of terrorists, either directly 
     or through attacks on our allies. Extremists contending they 
     are acting in the name of Islam continually vow to punish our 
     nation for its perceived evil role around the world.
       Defeating the threat, on the surface, appears impossible. 
     We cannot score definitive military victories against forces 
     that are committed only to recruiting soldiers to die while 
     killing as many Americans as possible. There seemingly always 
     will be another recruit.
       Our forces fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan face constant 
     threats. Our enemies boast of killing the American invaders 
     who have come to seize holy lands. Thousands have died. Their 
     deaths must not be in vain. The sacrifices of the thousands 
     on Sept. 11, 2001, must not be forgotten. Our nation will 
     stand tall, we will determine where and how to continue the 
     fight against terrorism. Just as older generations passed the 
     test in World War II and wars before, the generations of our 
     time are facing their tests. We cannot afford to fail.

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