Strong Resolve in the Face of Terrorism

STRONG RESOLVE IN THE FACE OF TERRORISM -- (House of Representatives - July 12, 2005)

(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 conclude every floor speech with the reminder, ``God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11,'' because I strongly believe that we must remember the lessons of that tragic day to protect American families.

After witnessing a handful of terrorists murder thousands of innocent Americans, our Nation immediately took action to defeat terrorism at home and abroad. Yesterday, I observed hundreds of terrorists now detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and witnessed the tremendous progress our Nation is making in defending our freedom and defeating terrorism.

Last week's brutal attacks on the streets of London demonstrated that we must remain on the offensive against terrorists who seek to murder innocent civilians and destroy our way of life. Terrorists who believe they can break our will through cowardly attacks are mistaken. As President Bush said, ``America will not retreat in the face of terrorists and murderers. And neither will the free world.''

In conclusion, God bless our troops; we will never forget September 11 and London's July 7.

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