Saluting the Leadership of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld

SALUTING THE LEADERSHIP OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD -- (House of Representatives - April 25, 2006)

(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, as a 31-year veteran of the Army National Guard and the father of three serving in the military today, I greatly appreciate the military successes that have been achieved under the leadership of Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

Secretary Rumsfeld has worked tirelessly in the global war on terrorism and led our troops to liberate 25 million people in Afghanistan, defeat Saddam Hussein's enormous Army in 18 days, train over 250,000 Iraqi security forces, capture countless terrorists, and further the greatest spread of freedom in the history of the world.

House and Senate Democrats promised a substantive national security policy over a month ago, but they continue to practice the strategy of retreat and defeat, which does not protect our country.

Fortunately, Secretary Rumsfeld and the U.S. military remain committed to fighting terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan and worldwide so that we do not have to face them on the streets of America.

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

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