Wilson: "I am always impressed and grateful for the professionalism of our troops."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2008

CONTACT: Ryan Murphy
(202) 225-2452 (Office)
(202) 689-4825 (Cell)

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after visiting the University of South Carolina and Fort Jackson. Congressman Wilson was visiting as part of a congressional delegation which met with soldiers and drill instructors at the Recruiting and Retention School and basic training units at Fort Jackson as well as the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of South Carolina.

"Each time I have the privilege to meet our soldiers, I am always impressed and grateful for the professionalism of our troops and their leadership. The tremendous work they are doing on behalf of American families shows how important it is that we continue to support those efforts.

"The standard of training at Fort Jackson is second to none. The level of instruction and hands-on experience these recruits are required to go through is wide ranging and will prepare them for the tough jobs for which they have so bravely volunteered. At the University of South Carolina, the ROTC program continues to be a shining example of the positive impact this type of leadership training can have on young men and women."

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