Joe Wilson: “I am confident his courageous example will serve as an inspiration to our pilots preparing for possible attacks against…”

“I am confident his courageous example will serve as an inspiration to our pilots preparing for possible attacks against Saddam Hussein. Congressman Johnson's devotion to his comrades and his country during 2,500 days of captivity should also serve as a reminder to all Americans of the support our servicemen and women deserve before, during, and after war. Our voluntary Armed Forces are replete with men and women of extraordinary devotion to duty who are willing to following Congressman Sam Johnson's example of steadfast devotion to duty in the face of torturous conditions. We must unite as a Nation in support of our troops as we face a time of great danger to our freedom from terrorists at home and abroad. Like Congressman Johnson, we can rely on our troops' dedication to protect our way of life. We need to do our duty to ensure that they have the material and moral support they need to accomplish the difficult task ahead. Congressman Johnson's service demonstrated the highest virtues of patriotism.”