Wilson Urges Democrats to Put America First

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement: "Leaders of the Democrat Party continue to put the welfare of suspected terrorists before the needs of U.S. troops," said Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC). "After criticizing the action of our troops and underestimating their accomplishments, they have now announced the creation of yet another committee to investigate the conduct of American soldiers." "Sadly, the creation of this committee is simply another example of some Democrat leaders trusting the words of terrorists over the proven decency of U.S. troops. The American taxpayer is already providing accommodations for detainees, who are currently more comfortable than most of our men and women in uniform. When will Democrats start focusing their efforts on strongly supporting our troops rather than justifying the outrageous claims of terrorists?"Although I don't know the cost of the Democrats' latest endeavor, as a veteran with 31 years National Guard service, I am certain that the committee will report what the American people have known all along: the honorable men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces are treating detainees humanely, consistent with the Geneva Convention. "Instead of appeasing prisoners who are intent upon killing American families, Democrats should trust and support our troops. As the father of a son who served in Iraq for a year, I strongly believe that its time my Democrat colleagues begin to put America first."In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."###