[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2016

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, on December 7, 1941, our 
nation was attacked. Today marks the 75th anniversary of the day that 
will live in infamy of the surprise attack.
  Today is a time to honor the courage and sacrifice of those two 
thousand service members that lost their lives in this devastating 
attack. President Franklin Roosevelt stated that ``no matter how long 
it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American 
people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute 
victory.''
  As the son of a World War II Flying Tiger of the U.S. Army Air Corps, 
14th Air Force, who served in India and China, I am inspired by the 
service from this time. They are stories of how the American people met 
this unspeakable tragedy head on with remarkable determination. I 
believe that it is this same strength that has carried our great nation 
through trials since World War II and will be a firm foundation for our 
future, learning the importance of peace through strength.
  As a grateful 31-year veteran and the father of four sons who have 
all served overseas in the Global War on Terrorism, I believe in the 
power of our armed forces and the righteous might they demonstrate in 
the face of conflicts around the world promoting peace through strength 
while liberating dozens of countries.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops and may the President by his 
actions never forget September 11th in the Global War of Terrorism. 
September 11th was the Pearl Harbor of our era with a surprise attack 
to destroy our civilization.

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