[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  MILITARY'S RESOLVE IS KEY TO VICTORY IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM

  (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, last night the President 
hailed the success of Navy SEALs to achieve the death of mass murderer 
Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden declared war on America and British citizens 
years ago by serving as the architect for terrorist attacks worldwide 
that culminated with the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 
innocent civilians on American soil.
  His death is a testament to the resolve of our professional military, 
counterterrorism and intelligence officials to achieve ultimate victory 
over terrorism. Their combined sacrifice and commitment played a 
pivotal role in closing this chapter of the global war on terrorism. 
The entire Nation will be forever indebted for their service which 
promotes victory and peace.
  American families still face many threats of extremist challenges in 
places like Afghanistan and Iraq, which bin Laden identified as the 
central fronts in the global war on terrorism. Bin Laden's death does 
not end the war, but it does serve as evidence that the American forces 
can penetrate the heart of the most extreme terrorist organizations and 
bring their leaders to justice worldwide.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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