[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     OUR VETERANS DESERVE OUR HELP

  (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, transitioning from 
military to civilian life can be challenging for our veterans. The 
skill sets learned while serving in the Armed Forces are highly valued, 
and competence is extraordinary of veterans, who have a proven work 
ethic.
  With record unemployment, we need to work together for jobs. 
Yesterday, the office of the Second Congressional District conducted a 
veterans job fair, thoughtfully hosted by the Aiken Shrine Club, to 
support our brave men and women who have faithfully served our country.
  The event was to better connect our veterans with the resources 
available to them. I am very thankful for the local businesses, 
schools, government agencies, and veterans organizations that were on 
hand to offer assistance.
  As the son of a veteran, as a retired member of the South Carolina 
National Guard, and being the very grateful father of four sons 
currently serving in the military, I appreciate our veterans' 
dedication to protect our freedoms. It is my hope this veterans job 
fair will prove beneficial and recognize the service of our heroes.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Our hopes and prayers are for the people of Ukraine.

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