[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23460]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE: PROVIDING TRUCKS TO 
                        HELP SECURE A FREE IRAQ

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, congratulations are in order 
for International Truck and Engine of Garland, TX. Our forces in Iraq 
will soon be using 270 of International Truck and Engine's tanker 
trucks.
  It is an honor and a privilege to represent the numerous employees at 
International Truck and Engine who helped build these trucks that will 
soon be helping our troops.
  In Iraq, these trucks will be outfitted to transport water across the 
country, providing a valuable resource for not only our troops on the 
ground, but for the Iraqi people. With the addition of these 270 trucks 
to our forces, Iraq's infrastructure will be stronger and more 
efficient.
  In addition to the tanker trucks, ITE unveiled its new monster 
pickup, the CXT, last month at its factory in Garland. The CXT is the 
world's largest production pickup, weighing a whopping 14,500 pounds 
and being able to tow 20 tons. The CXT definitely brings new meaning to 
the phrase ``everything is bigger in Texas.''
  Many would say that International Truck and Engine is raising the bar 
among vehicle manufacturers. That's because they are.
  ITE provides a great service to the people of this country and to the 
people of Iraq. Congratulations again, and thank you, to International 
Truck and Engine and the people of Garland, TX.

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