[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20725]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PROGRESS IN THE GLOBAL 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. Madam Speaker, Sunday's elections in 
Afghanistan are another example of progress in the global war on 
terrorism.
  Millions of Afghans bravely defied terrorists, just as Iraqi voters 
did in January when they cast their ballots in the first free 
parliamentary elections in history. They are developing a civil society 
which will prevent the spread of terrorism and help protect American 
families. Due to the strong resolve of President Bush and our troops, a 
spirit of freedom and democracy are spreading throughout the world.
  Libya has terminated its nuclear weapons programs. Lebanon has 
resumed its democracy with the withdrawal of Syria. Indonesia has had 
its first free presidential elections. Egypt began multi-candidate 
elections. Pakistan has strengthened its ability to stop cross-border 
terrorism, and Kuwait now allows women to vote. Free elections in 
Ukraine.
  Recently, leading terrorists were killed or captured in Algeria, 
Saudi Arabia, and even here in California. Over 20 years ago, Ronald 
Reagan advanced the idea of peace through strength. As we now witness 
the greatest spread of freedom in the history of the world, his vision 
is reality.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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