[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 19063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           F-35S IN BEAUFORT

  (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, Beaufort, South 
Carolina, is home to the Marine Corps Air Station, professionally 
commanded by Colonel John Snider. The Marine Corps Air Station plays a 
critical role in our national security operations and is home to six 
Marine squadrons and one Navy squadron, with an economic impact of $615 
million annually. I hope the future is about to grow even brighter for 
Beaufort this week as we are optimistic that the final environmental 
impact study promotes F-35B squadrons in this great and historic 
community.
  It has been a pleasure to work with Senator Lindsey Graham to 
highlight Beaufort's pro-military community, mild climate, and existing 
facilities which provides for year-round training to military leaders 
including Marine Corps Commandant James Conway.
  If Alternative I is chosen to support the F-35s, Beaufort can expect 
to see over 1,500 new jobs and hundreds of private sector high-tech 
jobs, as promoted by the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce led by President 
Carlotta Ungaro and the Military Enhancement Committee chaired by 
General Garry Parks. I look forward to expanding the Sound of Freedom 
in the Lowcountry.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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