[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SOUTH CAROLINA EXPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

  (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 for the 
leadership of Governor Henry McMaster, Commerce Secretary Harry 
Lightsey, and Ports President Barbara Melvin, who recently announced 
that exports from the Palmetto State have reached $38 billion, creating 
jobs.
  The trade policies of President Donald Trump are succeeding with the 
announcement I heard yesterday at the White House during the Greek 
Independence Day program with Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika that there 
has been $3 trillion of investment already, fulfilling the 
reconciliation priorities.
  South Carolina is number one in America for exported vehicles, number 
one in the manufacture and export of tires with Michelin of France, 
Bridgestone of Japan, Continental of Germany, and Giti of Singapore. I 
appreciate serving as the co-chair of the Congressional Tire Caucus.
  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.
  America extends its deepest sympathy and appreciation to courageous 
Congresswoman Mia Love.

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