[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 44 (Monday, March 22, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONCERNED CITIZENS MADE A DIFFERENCE

  (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, the health care takeover 
vote last night was a battle in the ongoing war between supporters of 
limited government and the forces of big government. The fight will 
continue as we promote limited government and expanded freedom.
  I was very encouraged in the last year by the activation of concerned 
citizens who fought hard to protect the doctor-patient relationship and 
prevent a Federal Government takeover of health care. Yesterday's 
outcome is sad for America, but don't think for one second citizens 
didn't make a difference.
  After making voices heard loud and clear at town halls and tea party 
rallies across the country, voters moved on to the ballot boxes in 
Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Washington liberals may have 
chosen to ignore the message, but citizens can remind them again soon 
that they are a force which has awakened to support change in the 
future.
  Please know that while these efforts to protect the doctor-patient 
relationship and prevent a Federal Government takeover of health care 
were overlooked by a majority of lawmakers, they are certainly 
appreciated by the majority of freedom-loving Americans across the 
country.

  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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