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November 12, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 180 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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HONORING OUR VETERANS; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 180
(House of Representatives - November 12, 2019)

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                         HONORING OUR VETERANS

  (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, on Saturday, we marked the 
30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This momentous day 
marks a turning point in history.
  I am thankful for the leadership of President Ronald Reagan with Pope 
John Paul II and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for this triumph.
  Veterans worked to put their vision of democracy into action with 
victory over communism by peace through strength. U.S. military 
veterans can cite that we have more countries today living in freedom 
and democracy than in the history of the world.
  Yesterday, we observed Veterans Day, an opportunity to recognize 
freedom is not free. From tearing down the Berlin Wall 30 years ago to 
the recent operation in Syria to remove the murderous leader of ISIS, 
the continued resolve our servicemembers have to protect American 
families is steadfast. We will honor these sacrifices and veterans and 
military families, and they shall always be appreciated.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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