[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 7, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H40]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               A NEW YEAR

  (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. Madam Speaker, this year we should work 
immediately to address the challenges facing our Nation. Recent job 
losses and a decline in the housing market have led many Americans to 
lose confidence in our economy. I am optimistic, however, that sound 
bipartisan solutions that support small businesses and provide tax 
relief to American families will mean a quicker recovery and less of a 
burden on future generations of taxpayers.
  As we expand opportunities for job creation, Congress should promote 
an all-of-the-above energy strategy. We cannot sustain our expensive 
and strategically dangerous dependence on foreign oil.
  While there remain enemies who threaten our freedoms, I am grateful 
that our fighting men and women remain committed to their duty. We must 
defeat terrorists overseas to protect American families at home. We 
must always honor our military and veterans.
  I am confident that we will lead our Nation toward greater prosperity 
and security if we trust and invest in the ingenuity and spirit of the 
American people with limited government.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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