(Columbia, SC) - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement as America honors its heroes this Veterans Day:

"Americans across the country will gather today to honor veterans and their service to our great nation.  While these Veterans Day gatherings take place once a year, we are grateful for these brave heroes each and every day.

"It is truly an honor to represent so many veterans and men and women currently serving in South Carolina.  Enhancing the lives of these heroes and providing the tools necessary for our armed forces to maintain its superiority is my top priority.

"This Veterans Day, I hope we all take time to remember the sacrifice that has been made to preserve our nation's liberty and justice," said Congressman Joe Wilson.

Wilson is to attend the City of Columbia's Veterans Day Parade this afternoon and his column honoring those who served appeared today in The Island Packet.

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