[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E55]
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                      A PEACEFUL TRANSFER OF POWER

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 21, 2021

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam speaker, I was grateful to 
represent South Carolina's Second Congressional District at yesterday's 
inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris 
and to join my colleagues to witness this historic event.
  I appreciate the Capitol Police, National Guard, Secret Service, and 
all law enforcement officers who worked to ensure our security and a 
peaceful transition of power. The South Carolina National Army National 
Guard was ably led by Colonel Edward Cloyd including Second District 
Congressional Office District Director 1Lt. Alex Morris.
  Moving forward, it's time to keep working toward what is best for the 
country. Americans still need a way out of this Wuhan pandemic, job 
growth, and continued support for our men and women in uniform. Having 
traveled with Senator Biden on delegations to Iraq and Belgium, I know 
firsthand he can seek unity.
  Best wishes Congresswoman-Elect Claudia Tenney, fighting for a fair 
election. In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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