[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2174-E2175]
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                   VIGILANCE NEEDED AGAINST TERRORISM

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 1995

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the events in Saudi Arabia with the deadly 
terrorist attack on American military support personnel, which resulted 
in the death of five innocent Americans, and the wounding of many 
others, make it clear that its still an unsafe world out there. 
Especially, so I might add, for American citizens and our personnel 
abroad, who are so often the target of these cowardly terrorists' 
attacks.
  The deadly terrorist car bomb, as we saw once again in Saudi Arabia 
this week, is still the potent weapon of choice for those individuals 
or groups, who for whatever reason or cause, disagree with, or oppose 
American foreign policy, and goals.
  Innocent American personnel abroad, as events this week again show, 
unfairly and most often become the target of these cowardly terrorists, 
whenever they want to intimidate, influence, or protest against our 
foreign policy.
  The events in Israel earlier, with the assassination of Prime 
Minister Rabin, also make it clear that violence is far too often 
resorted to as a means of protest, and to address grievances. These 
trends toward violence and hatred in the world continue to cause grave 
concern, hardship, and instability around the globe today.
  These most recent deadly and tragic events, and the continuing resort 
to violence and terrorism around the globe, make it clear that we must 
continue to be vigilant. We must maintain and support our law 
enforcement institutions, along with providing the continued resources 
needed to fight the scourge of terrorism, wherever and whenever it 
raises its ugly head.
  We must also increase worldwide law enforcement cooperation and 
intelligence sharing in the struggle against international terrorism, 
and those who would practice this deadly trade and uncivilized means of 
influencing public policy and goals, no matter how well intentioned, or 
aggrieved these individuals or groups may feel they are today.
  Let us not let down our guard; we must remain vigilant against the 
use of violence and terrorism as a means to any goal or policy. 
Together the whole world must strive cooperatively to thwart these 
evils wherever and whenever they emerge on the world scene today.
  We owe this vigliance, not only to those Americans we send abroad to 
implement our foreign policy and goals, but also to our future 
generations, in order that they live in a more stable and violence-free 
world.

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             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF YITZHAK RABIN

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                               speech of

                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 8, 1995

  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I am filled with sadness on the passing of 
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. I want to extend my deepest 
sympathies to the Rabin family, and the friends and people of Israel.
  Like Abraham and Moses before him, Rabin was an extraordinary leader 
of the Jewish people who had a vision of peace and prosperity for the 
Israeli Nation. His tremendous accomplishments are an inspiration to us 
all and reveal Mr. Rabin's dedication to God and his country.
  Rabin's service to Israel is that of both a warrior and a peacemaker, 
continually pursuing the dream of normalcy and tranquility for Israel. 
Signing the Oslo accords at the Washington ceremony, he addressed the 
Palestinians with the following words: ``We, like you, are people who 
want to build a home, to plant a tree, to love, to live side by side 
with you--in dignity, in empathy, as human beings, as free men.'' His 
memory is a blessing to each and every one of us because of the 
standards he defined for character, integrity, vision, courage, and 
leadership.
  For his diligence and dedication to authoring a lasting peace, he was 
awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. With his efforts, he served not only 
the people of Israel with great distinction, but that of the world as 
well. It is my hope that the foundation he created for peace between 
Israel and the Palestinians will continue to be built upon.
  Its hard to understand why such tragedies occur. Yet, we must believe 
that good can come out of evil. We must hold to the belief that 
soldiers believe in their souls--with death, there is peace. As we 
devote ourselves to that, may we gain hope from our martyred friend 
that there will be peace in Israel.
  For his unwavering devotion and undying vision for peace, I will not 
forget this man. Once again, my prayers go out to his wife, Leah, his 
loving family, and the people of Israel as they struggle through this 
tremendously sorrowful and trying time. May our memory of him prevail, 
so that his vision will not vanish.

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