[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 SUPPORTING SOUTH CAROLINA EXPORT SALES

  (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, I am grateful to report 
that the total export sales from the State of South Carolina topped 
nearly $30 billion last year.
  Increasing their influence, State exporters reached over 195 
countries, with Germany and Canada tops. Korean investments are 
monumental by Samsung, and I praise today the Korean delegation of Dr. 
Jin Park and Tae-yong Cho.
  Most notably, the Palmetto State leads the Nation in export sales of 
tires produced by Michelin, Bridgestone, Giti Tire, Continental, and 
Trelleborg Wheel Systems.
  South Carolina also leads in passenger motor vehicle exports, 
including BMW, Volvo Cars, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz Vans.
  In order to further support this vital market, South Carolina ports 
have invested over $2 billion in infrastructure, according to South 
Carolina Port Authority President Jim Newsome, soon to be succeeded by 
COO Barbara Melvin, backed up by Governor Henry McMaster.
  In conclusion, God bless Ukraine. God save Ukraine. God bless 
Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he fights to maintain his freedom for all the 
people of the world.

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