[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 177 (Thursday, November 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF YITZHAK RABIN

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                               speech of

                          HON. OWEN B. PICKETT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 8, 1995

  Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, I have had the pleasure of visiting with 
Yitzhak Rabin both in the United States and in Israel. Although intense 
and superbly focused on his leadership responsibilities for Israel, he 
maintained a steady and even demeanor that endeared him to all. His 
vision for the future of Israel had been clearly formulated in his mind 
and his every word and every motion appeared to be in execution and 
fulfillment of this vision. Whether you agreed with him or not you 
could never doubt his own confidence in this vision nor in his 
conviction and determination to see it become a reality.
  He articulated his plans with clarity and precision. Regardless of 
the circumstances he would not yield to the temptation to sacrifice 
accuracy in the interest of saving time.
  He loved his country intensely and was determined that his role in 
its leadership would be remembered for the good he achieved.
  Yitzhak Rabin was a man of courage, a man of vision, a man of action, 
a man devoted to his country, and a man of God.
  Only God will ever know why he was taken from us at this time and in 
this way. We know that we have lost a wise and forceful leader. We have 
lost a friend and we have lost a true believer in the virtue and 
dignity of peace.
  May God rest his soul.

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