[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDA McMAHON

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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, on Wednesday, President-
elect Donald Trump selected Linda McMahon of Greenwich, Connecticut, to 
head the Small Business Administration where she will continue to make 
a difference with vision to create opportunities and jobs.
  President-elect Trump announced, ``Linda has a tremendous background 
and is widely recognized as one of the country's top female executives 
advising businesses around the world . . . Linda is going to be a 
phenomenal leader and champion for small businesses and unleash 
America's entrepreneurial spirit across the country.''
  The Hartford Courant reported, ``The mother of two and grandmother of 
six, McMahon is a fiscally conservative Republican who embraces the 
party's small-government ethos. In her two runs for Senate, she 
campaigned on a promise to bring fresh energy, a businesswoman's savvy 
and an outsider's common-sense approach to Washington.''
  I believe that Linda McMahon will be a passionate advocate for small 
businesses and further facilitate a climate of job creation in this 
country. I look forward to working with Ms. McMahon to create jobs and 
expand opportunity for all Americans. The citizens of Connecticut are 
being recognized for their entrepreneurial expertise.
  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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