[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 44 (Thursday, March 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
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            KILLINGS OF U.S. DIPLOMATS IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 1995
  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my condolences to 
the families of the two Americans killed Tuesday in a terrorist attack 
in Karachi, Pakistan. United States personnel in Pakistan have long 
faced extremely dangerous and difficult conditions, especially in 
Karachi. Despite these obstacles, Americans have worked bravely and 
loyally.
  I also wish to voice my outrage at this brutal murder of the two 
American diplomats and the wounding of a third. This tragedy is made 
worse in that it was not a random attack, but targeted American 
consulate personnel. The perpetrator is still at large.
  Last month, a major suspect in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing 
fled to Pakistan. Because of the assistance of U.S. authorities, he was 
captured and extradited to face trial in New York. Extremist and 
terrorist groups with the mission of spreading violence through South 
Asia and other parts of the world continue to operate training centers 
in northern Pakistan, and apparently feel comfortable in seeking refuge 
there.
  We must press the government of Pakistan to apprehend and prosecute 
the perpetrators of this crime. Pakistan's Government must also take 
more effective measures to control outlaw terrorist groups with 
training centers based in Pakistan. When Prime Minister Bhutto visits 
the United States next month, I urge the administration and Members of 
Congress to raise these issues in the strongest possible ways.
  Given the existence of terrorist training centers in Pakistan, the 
question arises as to the charges that the Islamabad Government is 
``looking the other way,'' and why Pakistan should not be placed on the 
United States list of ``State Sponsors of Terrorism.'' I urge Secretary 
of State Christopher to review our relations with Pakistan in light of 
these ongoing problems and in response to yesterday's horrible attack.


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