Successes of 2003

SUCCESSES OF 2003 -- (House of Representatives - January 20, 2004)

(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, over the last year, our Nation has experienced extraordinary successes. The American military has fought a victorious battle in Iraq to overthrow one of history's most despotic regimes and are continuing today to protect the American people in the war on terror. Thanks to their valor, the world is safer
knowing that Saddam Hussein is no longer a threat.

In the last year, as our economy struggled to work its way back out of recession, Congress brought tax relief to American families and businesses at the right time to get this economy moving again. In the past few months, stock markets are up, jobs have increased and our GDP has soared.

We were also successful in bringing prescription drug coverage to our seniors, health savings plans to restore hope in the future of Medicare, and we brought further reforms to education to ensure our children receive the best chance for success.

Tonight we will hear our President's State of the Union address, and while we face challenges ahead, the President has many successes to celebrate over the last year.

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