[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 121 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)]
[House]
[Pages H5772-H5773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WE WILL NEVER FORGET SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, 11 years ago today, our 
Nation was attacked by a group of Islamic terrorists who declared war 
on our country and the freedoms we cherish. The innocent civilians who 
were murdered by this act of terrorism will never be forgotten.
  In order to protect American families, our country's military 
capabilities must remain the strongest in the world. Sadly, due to the 
President's policies and the looming threat of sequestration, our 
national security stands at risk. The budget reductions to defense will 
reduce the Navy to the smallest fleet since 1916, the smallest Army and 
Marine Corps since 1939, and the smallest Air Force since it was 
created.
  House Republicans have passed legislation to save 2.14 million jobs 
by offering a replacement for sequestration. Unfortunately, the 
President has failed to show leadership and refused to act. It is my 
hope the liberal-controlled Senate will put aside party politics and 
work to prevent the weakening of our defense capabilities.
  In conclusion, we will never forget the cowardly attacks of September 
the 11th on innocent civilians.

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