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On the recordSeptember 4, 2018
Mr. Speaker, each August, I conduct a bus tour of South Carolina's Second Congressional District with my wife, Roxanne, and dedicated staff from all offices. This year, I especially appreciate scheduler Emily Saleeby for the very meaningful agenda. It was humbling and inspiring to meet with constituents and visit 22 locations, from small businesses and schools to local chambers of commerce and large employers. I had the opportunity to thank employees for their service, and I observed firsthand the extraordinary success of jobs created by President Donald Trump's tax cuts, promises made, promises kept. Many of the businesses were multigenerational success stories, such as Shumpert's IGA, which has been in operation for four generations and is currently led by Frank Shumpert. We also visited with newer companies that thrive, like Tidewater Boats of Lexington, which started in 2006 and is currently in the top 10 of saltwater boat manufacturers in the Nation with the leadership of Jimmy Metts and Chris Martin. I was grateful for the opportunity to receive, personally, questions, concerns, and input from citizens on the bus tour. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. Thank you, Congressman Madeleine Bordallo, for your remarkable achievements, your loving devotion for the families of Guam, and your tireless bipartisan support of a strong national defense.…
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Joe Wilson
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