[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 122 (Monday, July 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH

  (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. Madam Speaker, last Friday, I was 
grateful the House passed the 63rd annual National Defense 
Authorization Act, led by Chairman   Mike Rogers and Speaker Kevin 
McCarthy. This is legislation that advances national security with 
peace through strength, supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their 
families.
  Congress has a duty to support the Armed Forces of America as a 
primary function of the Federal Government, to provide for the common 
defense, which we cannot do for ourselves.
  Highlights in this particular bill include: Promoting missions of the 
Savannah River Site for nuclear capability and deterrence, advancing 
the defense research projects at universities across the country, 
increasing servicemember pay by 5.2 percent, and supporting National 
Guard operations with border deployment.
  As a 31-year veteran and father of four sons who have served overseas 
in the military, I am committed to work for the security of our 
country, its servicemembers, and their families.
  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 with open Biden borders.
  Our sympathy to Dr. Eddie Floyd of Florence, South Carolina, upon the 
death of his beloved wife, Kay. They are champions of the University of 
South Carolina.

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