[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11407]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT-ELECT NICOLAS SARKOZY

  (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, I rise today to 
congratulate President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy, who the state newspaper 
has recognized as a ``blunt and uncompromising pro-American 
conservative.''
  As a person of French heritage, I welcome this change of course in 
France. We appreciate that France was our first ally in the American 
Revolution, as symbolized by the portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette 
here in the Chamber. France is a major investor in America, and I am 
grateful the midlands of South Carolina is home to three Michelin 
plants.
  America and France have a common enemy in the global war on 
terrorism, and we have mutually beneficial goals of economic 
development for our citizens. The French Caucus in Congress looks 
forward to promoting our vibrant partnership.
  The election of Nicolas Sarkozy is a welcomed change to restore the 
warm relationship America desires with France.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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