[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H6241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    WASHINGTON DEMOCRATS MUST SUPPORT OUR VETERANS AND GUARD MEMBERS

  (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, a bipartisan 
group of the House passed two commonsense pieces of legislation: first, 
to provide resources for our Nation's veterans; and, second, to ensure 
that our men and women in uniform serving in the National Guard and 
Reserve are able to be compensated for their efforts.
  We should all agree that legislation designed to protect our national 
security should be above partisan politics. Unfortunately, Senate 
Democrats have rejected the legislation. Additionally, the President 
has already threatened to veto these bills.
  As a 31-year veteran of the National Guard, I hope, for the sake of 
our brave men and women in uniform and military families, that 
obstructionism will cease. It is now up to Washington Democrats to put 
politics aside, do the right thing, and protect our national security 
by promoting these bills.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Congratulations to our chaplain today, Senate Chaplain Barry Black, 
for recently being awarded a doctorate from his alma mater, the 
University of South Carolina.

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