[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 22 (Thursday, March 3, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 3, 1994]
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                     VIOLENCE--A THREAT TO SOCIETY

  (Mr. TOWNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, once again the city of New York and its 
citizens have been victimized and assaulted.
  Unfortunately, violence has become pandemic in our society. However, 
I applaud the efforts of the New York City Police Department, and those 
concerned citizens, that assisted cutting across ethnic and religious 
lines, that have resulted in the speedy apprehension of the alleged 
gunman who perpetrated the heinous and barbaric act against innocent 
individuals. The victims were concerned solely with their religious 
faith and devotion.
  I offer my condolences to members of the Lubavitcher community who 
have suffered terribly as a result of this crime. And I also offer my 
gratitude to them for their restraint. I also commend the Arab 
community for assisting in the apprehension of the alleged gunman. It 
is gratifying that despite the prevailing pain, anguish, and anger, 
emotions have been tempered and calm actions have been maintained.
  I encourage all New Yorkers to seek common bonds of understanding so 
that we can eradicate the bigotry and prejudice that is the root cause 
of many of these violent acts.

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