[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 31, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS THREATEN OUR NATIONAL SECURITY

  (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, last Thursday, the 
President's plans were revealed to cut almost 80,000 army troops and 
20,000 marines. This action will weaken our military's ability to 
protect us from increasing global threats.
  This decision is another prime example of how the President and his 
administration continue to put American families at risk. Throughout 
our history, we have learned the consequences of downsizing our 
military, leading to surprise attacks.
  I look forward to working with House Armed Services Committee 
Chairman Buck McKeon to stop the execution of these drastic cuts which 
will decimate our military capabilities and threaten the security of 
America's servicemembers.
  I would also like to offer my sympathy to the family of Aiken Public 
Safety Master Corporal Sandra Rogers, who sacrificed her life while on 
duty Saturday.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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