Blair Stands Firm Against Terrorism

BLAIR STANDS FIRM AGAINST TERRORISM -- (House of Representatives - September 27, 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, although some war cynics continue to call for a ``retreat and defeat policy,'' Prime Minister Tony Blair has proven that he is committed to finishing the mission in Iraq.

Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Blair gave a scorching speech at the United Nations confirming U.S. and British intent to win the global war on terrorism.

According to The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, ``Mr. Blair's eloquence secured unanimous backing of the Security Council for a British resolution outlawing incitement to commit acts of terrorism.''

Prime Minister Blair clearly dismissed the argument that U.S. and British intervention in Iraq had spawned terrorism. As he said, Iraq is a pretext as the cause of terrorism, which actually is the doctrine of fanaticism.

``Terrorism won't be defeated until our determination is as complete as theirs; our defense of freedom as resolute as their fanaticism, our passion for democracy as great as their passion for tyranny,'' said Mr. Blair.

In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11.

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