[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 5923]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    SALUTING THE LEADERSHIP OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD

  (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, as a 31-year veteran of 
the Army National Guard and the father of three serving in the military 
today, I greatly appreciate the military successes that have been 
achieved under the leadership of Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
  Secretary Rumsfeld has worked tirelessly in the global war on 
terrorism and led our troops to liberate 25 million people in 
Afghanistan, defeat Saddam Hussein's enormous Army in 18 days, train 
over 250,000 Iraqi security forces, capture countless terrorists, and 
further the greatest spread of freedom in the history of the world.
  House and Senate Democrats promised a substantive national security 
policy over a month ago, but they continue to practice the strategy of 
retreat and defeat, which does not protect our country.
  Fortunately, Secretary Rumsfeld and the U.S. military remain 
committed to fighting terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan and worldwide so 
that we do not have to face them on the streets of America.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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