[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1920-H1921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

  (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, as the United States has 
only 5 percent of the world population, the remaining 95 percent are 
job opportunities for South Carolina.
  Last year, the Palmetto State achieved $32 billion in net export 
sales. The top industries included: vehicles, nuclear reactors, 
plastics, aircraft, and rubber tires. South Carolina exports reached 
196 countries, topped by Canada, Germany, Mexico, and South Korea.
  The State leads in export sales of motor vehicles with $10 billion 
from BMW, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, South Carolina is a 
leading manufacturer and exporter of tires by Michelin, Bridgestone, 
Giti, Continental, and Trelleborg.
  In 2020, over 4,400 companies in South Carolina exported goods, 
creating 116,000 jobs, promoted by Governor Henry McMaster and Commerce 
Secretary Harry Lightsey.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, who successfully protected 
America for 20 years as the global war on terrorism continues moving 
from the Afghanistan safe haven to America.
  Welcome to President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea who will address 
Congress on Thursday as a champion for democracy.

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