[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10194]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    EXPRESSING UNWAVERING CONFIDENCE FOR UNWAVERING AMERICAN TROOPS

  (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, every day, U.S. troops 
risk their lives in Iraq to perform a mission which improves the 
national security of our country. Their sacrifices are immeasurable and 
these brave men and women remain dedicated to facing terrorists on the 
streets of Iraq so that we do not have to face them at home.
  Last week, I had the fortunate opportunity to visit Iraq for the 
sixth time. While visiting with military leaders, Iraqi government 
officials and U.S. troops, I was inspired to learn of the tremendous 
progress occurring throughout this new democracy. Iraqi security forces 
continue to gain greater control over their country. In only 7 months, 
these forces have expanded from two brigades and 19 battalions to 14 
brigades and 57 battalions.
  As American troops and Iraqi security forces demonstrate strength on 
the battlefields of Iraq, we must also demonstrate our unwavering 
confidence in their mission for victory in the global war on terrorism.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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