[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1643]
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           CONGRATULATIONS TO MARINE CORPS GENERAL JOHN KELLY

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, reports indicate that 
President-elect Donald Trump plans to select former Marine Corps 
General John Kelly to run the Department of Homeland Security--yet 
another excellent appointment which will protect American families.
  The Washington Times announced, ``General Kelly caught the eye of Mr. 
Trump's top advisers with a forceful appearance before Congress in 2014 
and 2015, where he said he was shocked at how easily smugglers were 
able to penetrate the U.S.-Mexico border, and said it represented a 
major hole in national security.''
  General Kelly embodies the highest ideals of military service. He 
served with distinction in the Marine Corps, rising through the ranks 
to run U.S. Southern Command. As Commander, he has been critical in 
disrupting how organized crime networks run drugs, weapons, etc., 
through networks in the Western Hemisphere.
  As the grateful father of four sons who have all served overseas in 
the Global War on Terrorism, I appreciate General Kelly's dedication 
and leadership. I am confident in his future success.
  Congratulations again to General Kelly and his entire family on this 
exciting new role.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and may the President by his 
actions never forget September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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