[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

  (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, Governor Henry McMaster 
just gave the South Carolina State of the State address. I am grateful 
that under his leadership, the Palmetto State has achieved a historic 
year, with over $8 billion in capital investment creating 5,500 new 
jobs.
  Additionally, his goal 3 years ago to drop the State personal income 
tax rate has exceeded expectations. The tax rate continues to be 
reduced, helping taxpayers.
  I am appreciative to be working with Governor McMaster and the 
Republican supermajorities, for the first time in 150 years, in the 
State senate led by President Thomas Alexander; in the house with 
Speaker Murrell Smith; my colleagues in the Republican Congress; and 
President Donald Trump are all working to make America great again.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism 
continues. Open borders for dictators put all Americans at risk of more 
9/11 attacks imminent as warned by the FBI. Trump is reinstituting 
existing laws to protect American families with peace through strength.
  I thank President Trump for removing the academy boards to restore 
duty, honor, and country.

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