[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HISTORIC PASSAGE FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE

  (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, last month, at Fort Drum 
New York, surrounded by brave soldiers, I had the incredible 
opportunity to attend the signing of the John S. McCain National 
Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, by President Donald Trump, fulfilling 
promises made, promises kept.
  This critical legislation, thanks to the leadership of House Armed 
Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, passed the House and 
Senate, bipartisan, in record time, becoming law before the start of 
the fiscal year for first time in 20 years.
  As Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee chairman, I appreciate that 
the NDAA begins and enhances training, spare parts, equipment, and 
weapons systems maintenance, promoting safety and effectiveness.
  The NDAA has an important part for South Carolina by promoting Fort 
Jackson and its role as the largest initial entry training facility of 
the U.S. Army, which is commanded by Brigadier General Milford Beagle.
  Also important are the missions of the Savannah River National 
Laboratory, which is a bipartisan effort by Congressman Jim Clyburn 
from South Carolina and a bistate effort by Congressman Rick Allen from 
Georgia.
  I am also grateful that Fort Gordon has been reinforced to continue 
as the U.S. Army Cyber Command headquarters.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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