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Joe Wilson: yesterday we marked the fifth anniversary of an unparalleled tragedy in our Nation's history. On September 11, 2001, we…

On the recordSeptember 12, 2006
yesterday we marked the fifth anniversary of an unparalleled tragedy in our Nation's history. On September 11, 2001, we were suddenly made aware of our vulnerability to a new and dangerous enemy, an enemy that attacked the World Trade Center in 1993, our embassies across Africa in 1998, and the USS Cole in 2000. Charity poured from the hearts of every American and from allies around the world. Firefighters and law enforcement personnel heroically put their lives at risk to save our countrymen. We were united in the resolve to defeat those who terrorized us. Five years and one day removed from September 11, Islamic militants today stormed the U.S. Embassy in Syria. While we are thankful no Americans were harmed, this attack serves as a sober reminder that we are in a global war with Islamofascists. We must maintain our commitments to protect American families and seek justice for those who seek death to America. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11. ____________________
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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