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Our Strong Ally Australia

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 10, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security


OUR STRONG ALLY AUSTRALIA -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 10, 2007)

* Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank Australia for their continued commitment to the global war on terrorism and to recognize our long and proud history of working together to promote democracy and freedom around the world. Australia is the only country to have fought beside us in every major conflict of the 20th and 21st centuries.

* President Bush and Prime Minister John Howard reaffirmed our friendship last week by signing a defense trade cooperation treaty. As a partner in the fight against terrorism, Australia has committed troops and resources to assist our Armed Forces around the world. They have deployed 1,500 troops in Iraq and 970 in Afghanistan.

* While our friendship and partnership extends well beyond defense, it is comforting and reassuring to have such a dedicated ally who understands that we must stop our enemies in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect American and Australian families and all those who share the values of freedom and democracy around the world.

* In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11.


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