[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 14, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 14, 1994]
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             THE PASSING OF GRAND REBBE MENACHEM SCHNEERSON

  Mr. D'AMATO. Madam President, I rise today to comment on the passing 
of Grand Rebbe Menachem Schneerson. Sunday, I again visited Crown 
Heights. This time, it was to join with the Jewish community in saying 
goodbye to a towering religious figure. I saw the tremendous grief 
etched on the faces of the mourners. The Jewish community and the world 
have lost an inspiring individual whose primary credo was to exhort all 
people, of all faiths, to undertake acts of kindness toward others. I 
have had many conversations with the Rebbe, and I know the force of his 
personality, as well as his great devotion to mankind.
  Menachem Mendel Schneerson leaves a great void, but also a worldwide 
legacy. The Lubavitch movement not only brought Jews closer to their 
faith, but contributed significantly to communities around the world.
  It is my fervent hope and belief that the leadership of Lubavitch 
will continue along the path of kindness and good will to all humanity.

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