Promises Made, Promises Kept: Mace Works to Protect Parris Island
January 27, 2021
Washington - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) will join Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) and Ralph Norman (R-SC-05) on Thursday to introduce legislation to prevent Congress or the Defense Department from ever shuttering Parris Island.
“I promised my constituents my very first act as congresswoman would be to defend Parris Island. Tomorrow, I’ll make good on that promise,”Mace said.“Since opening over a century ago, Parris Island has served a vital role in the defense of America. Over one million brave marines have trained at the base and served our country in every conflict since World War I. Parris Island has produced some of our nation’s finest military leaders, and every woman who has ever served as a U.S. marine trained at this base."
“Parris Island is not only fundamental to our national defense, but creates 6,000 jobs and $800 million in economic activity while serving as an integral part of our Beaufort community and the Palmetto State,” Mace continued. "The ‘Parris Island Protection Act’ will ensure it remains open to train marines for generations to come."
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Issues:Veterans