[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        PRESIDENT'S DEFENSE STRATEGY ENDANGERS NATIONAL DEFENSE

  (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, Baker Spring of the 
prestigious Heritage Foundation recently warned:
  ``It is clear that the fiscal year 2013 defense budget will not 
provide the U.S. military with the resources it needs. Even more 
problematic is that all reductions to the defense budget are front-
loaded, and, therefore will have significant and immediate implication 
for readiness, modernization programs, and research and development.''
  Our servicemembers, their families, and veterans have dedicated their 
lives to this country. House Republicans understand that in order to 
keep American families safe, we must fight to stop these reductions. I 
look forward to working with House Armed Services Committee Chairman 
Buck McKeon to find ways to promote the proven path of peace through 
strength.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Welcome Episcopal Father Carroll McGee of West Columbia to Washington 
for the National Prayer Breakfast.

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