Wilson Praises Supreme Court Decision to Protect Military Recruitment
March 7, 2006
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision to allow the military to continue recruiting on college campuses:
"Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Armed Services Committee and a father of three sons serving in the military, I frequently have opportunities to meet with the dynamic young men and women of the U.S. military. I am always encouraged to hear them describe their pride as Americans and their strong sense of duty to their country. After witnessing the horrific attacks of September 11th, these young people understand that their generation will protect our freedoms in the future.
"Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously to ensure that men and women at colleges and universities will continue to have the opportunity to learn about serving in the United States military. America's Armed Forces have created the broadest spread of freedom in the history of the world, which protects American families. By allowing military recruiters to visit college campuses, the Court has helped ensure that the U.S. military remains the best in the world.
"In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."
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"Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Armed Services Committee and a father of three sons serving in the military, I frequently have opportunities to meet with the dynamic young men and women of the U.S. military. I am always encouraged to hear them describe their pride as Americans and their strong sense of duty to their country. After witnessing the horrific attacks of September 11th, these young people understand that their generation will protect our freedoms in the future.
"Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously to ensure that men and women at colleges and universities will continue to have the opportunity to learn about serving in the United States military. America's Armed Forces have created the broadest spread of freedom in the history of the world, which protects American families. By allowing military recruiters to visit college campuses, the Court has helped ensure that the U.S. military remains the best in the world.
"In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."
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