[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H5482-H5483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
WAR FROM TERROR IS FAR FROM OVER
(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, 12 years ago, our Nation
was attacked by jihadists who sought to destroy our freedoms. Today, we
remember the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who lost their lives in
New York, Washington, and Shanksville. We also pay tribute to those who
have successfully fought in Afghanistan and Iraq to keep us safe by
defeating terrorists overseas.
Last year, terrorists murdered Ambassador Chris Stevens along with
three additional brave Americans at our consulate at Benghazi, Libya.
Their efforts to promote democracy will never be forgotten.
We should recognize the war on terrorism is far from over. Conflict
continues across the world.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget
September the
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11th, 2001, and September the 11th, 2012, at Benghazi in the global war
on terrorism.
Todd Beamer was correct: ``Let's roll.''
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