[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20772]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        PRESIDENT BUSH IS THE RIGHT LEADER IN THE WAR ON TERROR

  (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, President George W. Bush 
has led our Nation in the global war on terror with consistent strength 
and courage. After thousands of innocent Americans were murdered on 
September 11, he understood the nature of the terrorist threat and 
immediately went on the offensive to protect American families.
  The Democratic Presidential nominee, John Kerry, has proven he has a 
September 10 approach. When asked what he would do about the war on 
terror, Kerry said America should hold summits and must pass a global 
test before defending the American people. This is a mixed message that 
will do nothing to deter terrorists.
  Under President Bush's leadership, America has liberated 50 million 
people from terrorist-sponsoring regimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, 
captured or killed hundreds of terrorists, formed a new Department of 
Homeland Security, initiated training of Iraqi police and military, and 
stopped the flow of millions of dollars in terrorist funding. President 
Bush has proven he is the right leader to win the war on terrorism by 
making courageous decisions to protect American families.
  In conclusion, may God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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