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On the recordNovember 13, 2012
Yesterday with Veterans Day, our country celebrated and remembered the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces, dedicating their lives to protecting our freedom and keeping American families safe. Unfortunately, sequestration is targeting these honorable individuals and our national security by being implemented unless taxes are increased. Defense spending, according to The Hill newspaper, is 15.1 percent of the budget but is subject to 50 percent of the cuts. Raising taxes during times of economic uncertainty limits the creation of new jobs. America's small businesses should be encouraged to create jobs. This will reduce the unsustainable deficit. House Republicans were reelected last week on the premise of not voting to raise taxes. I support the legislation of House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon to stop sequestration and promote peace through strength. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war or terrorism. ____________________
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina
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Nov 13, 2012

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