[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19208]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            TORTURE DEFINED

  (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, Merriam-Webster defines 
torture as ``the infliction of intense pain, as from burning, crushing, 
or wounding.'' I would challenge those who oppose America's strenuous 
interrogation of known terrorists to explain how sleep deprivation and 
forced standing fits this description.
  The Islamofascist movement seeks the destruction of modern 
civilization. To accomplish this twisted goal, no means are off limits. 
Rules of war and international treaties do not apply. These barbarians 
target civilians, they eagerly blow up innocent children, they behead 
their captives.
  Our men and women in uniform are fighting to protect our families and 
our homeland from these mass murderers. It is important that America 
maintain its high moral standing in the global community. An honest 
debate about the treatment of terrorist detainees is certainly in 
order. Still, we cannot forget that our freedoms are under siege. We 
must employ all appropriate means to eradicate terrorism and protect 
American families in the global war on terror.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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