[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 108]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            AGENDA FOR 2013

  (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, the start of a new 
congressional term brings tremendous opportunity for House Republicans 
to lead our Nation on a path to prosperity. Last week, I held three 
press conferences across the Second Congressional District of South 
Carolina from West Columbia to Aiken, North Augusta, and unveiled an 
agenda for this year.
  For the past 4 years, our unemployment rate has averaged above 8 
percent, the highest on record since the Great Depression. I look 
forward to continue working with House Republicans to encourage job 
creation through economic growth.
  Additionally, Congress must limit Washington's out-of-control 
spending and reduce our $16 trillion debt to protect the value of the 
dollar for senior citizens and so that future generations do not endure 
the burden of higher taxes. I appreciate the efforts to encourage 
America's energy independence so that we do not have to rely on foreign 
resources.
  As chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military 
Personnel, I look forward to advocating for our armed forces, military 
families, and veterans. In order to protect our national security, our 
military must remain the most capable in the world to provide peace 
through strength. Weakness leads to attack.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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