Soldiers stand guard to ward off attacks by protesters in Afghanistan.
On September 11, 2013 Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives regarding the September 11, 2001 on America and the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
“Mr. Speaker, 12 years ago, our Nation was attacked by jihadists who sought to destroy our freedoms. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who lost their lives in New York, Washington, and Shanksville. We also pay tribute to those who have successfully fought in Afghanistan and Iraq to keep us safe by defeating terrorists overseas.”
“Last year, terrorists murdered Ambassador Chris Stevens along with three additional brave Americans at our consulate at Benghazi, Libya. Their efforts to promote democracy will never be forgotten. We should recognize the war on terrorism is far from over. Conflict continues across the world”, he said.
“In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th, 2001, and September the 11th, 2012, at Benghazi in the global war on terrorism.Todd Beamer was correct: “Let’s roll”, said Wilson (Source: Congressional Record, September 11, 2013 http://thomas.loc.gov/home/Browse.php?&n=Issues).