[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                            HORROR IN HEBRON

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the slaughter of innocent worshipers at 
prayer in the Cave of the Patriarchs Mosque in an abomination. To date 
one of the world's most holy places of worship with such a heinous act 
is beyond comprehension, beyond rationality and simply inhuman.
  Such acts must be denounced by all decent-minded people. For it is 
decency itself that is also the victim of this horrible attack. This 
despicable act is a setback to peace efforts, and has resulted in 
continued bloodshed.
  We cannot allow this tragic event to succeed in stopping the drive to 
peace. We must redouble our efforts at peacemaking. It is time to 
transcend recriminations, finger pointing and the blood-soaked history 
that has divided Jews and Arabs. I am heartened that leaders of the 
major communities in the Middle East have condemned the Hebron 
massacre.
  Let me conclude by expressing my deepest condolences to the families 
and friends of the victims of this horrible attack. My thoughts and 
prayers are with those who are grieving this terrible loss, and those 
recovering from their wounds.

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