[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 9, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       PRIME MINISTER MARGARET THATCHER WAS A HEROINE FOR FREEDOM

  (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, yesterday, the world lost 
a true heroine for freedom. Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher 
will forever be remembered for her great resolve to achieve victory 
during the Cold War.
  From her humble beginnings as a grocer's daughter to her successful 
tenure in Parliament, Baroness Thatcher possessed great leadership 
qualities we can all learn from that contributed to her success. Her 
determination to promote and protect democracy led to the successful 
dissolution of the Soviet Union and the liberation of dozens of former 
Soviet-occupied nations from Communism to free-market democracy.
  Prime Minister Thatcher's loyal friendships with President Ronald 
Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and Polish Solidarity union leader Lech 
Walesa changed history, standing up for freedom against the threat of 
Communism.
  Thank you, Baroness Margaret Thatcher, for your commitment to 
democracy. Millions around the world were touched by your unwavering 
strength in preserving freedom. You will be missed.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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