[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    NEVER FORGET SEPTEMBER THE 11TH

  (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, next Tuesday is the tragic 
17th anniversary of the terrorist attack by radical Islamic jihadists 
who sought to destroy our freedoms on September the 11th, 2001.
  The memories of the 3,000 innocent civilians who were killed at the 
Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and in rural Shanksville, 
Pennsylvania, will never be forgotten. We are reminded of the 
incredible heroes of that day, the selfless commitment of so many first 
responders helping their neighbors, coworkers, or complete strangers, 
with the leadership of President George W. Bush.
  Since that fateful day, our Armed Forces have courageously fought to 
prevent another tragedy by eliminating safe havens overseas. These 
servicemembers and their families who have paid the ultimate sacrifice 
deserve our eternal gratitude.
  Unfortunately, the global war on terrorism is generational, as 
Islamic terrorists continue to barbarically murder civilians, killing 
people of Islamic faith first, in their attempt to establish safe 
havens to plot mass murder in America, as were the acts of 9/11. Today, 
I am grateful that President Donald Trump is rebuilding the military to 
protect American families.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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