Wilson Congratulates Bulgaria on EU Vote

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:"Mr. Speaker, last week the European Parliament made an historic decision for approval of Bulgaria to join the European Union in 2007. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus, I am pleased to congratulate Ambassador Elena Poptodorova who represents Sofia in Washington so professionally," said Wilson. "Since the negotiations began in 2000, Bulgarians have proven they are eager to serve as active members of the European Union. They quickly took the right reforms to earn an important role in the international community. By sending over 400 troops to Iraq to rebuild the country, and providing troops in Afghanistan that I visited at Bagram, Bulgaria is also helping to win the War on Terrorism. "In addition to NATO membership, Bulgaria's membership in the European Union will prove to be a landmark event in the country's history. I know Bulgaria will continue the Bulgarian Miracle of economic success and military security. "In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."