[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22355]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF GENERAL RICHARD MYERS

  (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, throughout the past 4 
years General Richard Myers has served our Nation with distinction and 
honor. While serving as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 
he has overseen some of the most challenging times in our Nation's 
history. After leading our troops to conquer terrorists in Afghanistan 
and to liberate the nation of Iraq, his tenure has been marked with 
great accomplishments in the global war on terrorism. American families 
are safer because of his service.
  Last week, President Bush described General Myers as a kind and 
humble man who believes in serving a cause greater than himself. As a 
member of the National Guard during his term and a father of three sons 
currently serving in the military, I have had the unique opportunity to 
personally witness General Myers' commitment to promoting freedom. I am 
very grateful for his service and his sincere dedication to our troops 
and the American people. As he begins the next phase of his life, I am 
honored to congratulate him for a job well done.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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