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Libya Respects America's Initiatives

Date: March 29, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security


LIBYA RESPECTS AMERICA'S INITIATIVES -- (House of Representatives - March 29, 2004)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and
extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, in the global war on terrorism, it is reassuring that President George W. Bush is keeping focused on winning the war which was forced on America by the murderous attacks of September 11.

In the midst of Monday morning quarterbacking, we should see the facts of success: the Afghan and Iraqi dictatorships which supported terrorism have met regime change. An emboldened Pakistan has 70,000 troops uprooting terrorists on the border of Afghanistan, and Libya has abandoned its banned weapons programs.

Libya has seen the light. It is reassuring to learn from Thursday's Washington Post that the Libyan dictator's son Saif Islam Qaddafi has made the case for peace and freedom clear to other Arab countries: "Instead of shouting and criticizing the American initiative, you have to bring democracy to your countries, and then there will be no need to fear America or your people."

In conclusion, God bless our troops. We will never forget September 11.

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