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Congressman Wilson Thanks Secretary Jim Mattis

December 20, 2018

Rep. Wilson thanks Defense Secretary Jim Mattis for his leadership

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement upon the retirement announcement of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis:

"The service of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis should be remembered as a reversal of the decline of the military as he promoted peace through strength. I congratulate Secretary Mattis for his success. Under his guidance, the National Defense Authorization Act on August 13th was the earliest defense authorization in 40 years. Additionally, on September 28, 2018, the defense appropriations bill was signed in to law, making it the first time in more than 20 years that the military has been fully funded before the beginning of the next fiscal year. Secretary Mattis is a proven American hero, and I am grateful for his leadership."