[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2042]
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                    HONOR LEON KLINGHOFFER'S MEMORY

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 25, 1995

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, 10 years ago this month the world changed 
forever for the family of Leon Klinghoffer. A decade ago a gang of 
coldblooded Palestinian terrorists brutally shot Mr. Klinghoffer and 
threw his body into the sea. Nothing can ever repair the mindless 
horror that act of terror visited upon the innocent. Nothing can 
replace the love of a husband and father.
  Yet we can learn from this cowardly act of terror and others like it. 
Indeed we must learn from it if we are to survive as a free Nation in a 
world stalked by the terrorist gun and bomb. First, we must understand 
that terrorism has gotten more dangerous to the United States since 
Leon Klinghoffer's murder. The bombing of the World Trade Center 
shattered the last hope that America would be spared the lash of 
international terrorism. America is a target. It will be hit again and 
again unless we act strongly.
  Second, terrorism is becoming more and more lethal. The grotesque 
carnage of the Oklahoma City bombing may be only the beginning. 
Terrorists now have in their grasp technology capable of creating 
horror unthinkable 10 years ago. All Americans are at risk, here and 
abroad.
  I urge my colleagues: Do not forget Leon Klinghoffer. Honor his 
memory by standing up now for strong action against international and 
domestic terrorism. Join me in seeking discharge of the terrorism bill. 
Do it now.

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