[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 187 (Monday, November 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE AFTERMATH OF THE ASSASSINATION OF YITZHAK RABIN

  Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I rise today to comment briefly 
on the aftermath of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak 
Rabin.
  Following this tragedy, there was a great hue and cry as to who was 
responsible for the assassination. I would like to state that this is 
not a time for finger pointing, it is a time for investigating all 
those responsible for this murder and then, and only then can we 
accurately ascribe blame. At any rate, we must concur on one point: 
reasonable people can disagree, but murder is not a recourse or 
solution to a problem.
  In light of this, I would ask that the text of a message of thanks 
from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish 
Organizations to all those who offered their condolences be printed in 
the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
  The text of the message follows:

                [From the New York Times Nov. 21, 1995]

        Thank You to All Who Joined in Saying ``Shalom Chaver''

       (By the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish 
    Organizations, Leon Levy, Chairman, Malcolm Hoenien, Exec. Vice 
                               Chairman)

       We deeply appreciate the outpouring of condolences and 
     solidarity from the bipartisan leadership of our country led 
     by the President and our fellow Americans of all faiths, 
     races and walks of life following the tragic assassination of 
     Israel's Prime Minister Yizhak Rabin.
       This was a remarkable demonstration of the American spirit 
     and the bonds of humanity that link us all. It also reflects 
     the special relationship with the state and people of Israel 
     and support for the peace process.
       The countless expressions of concern and caring will be a 
     lasting remembrance and an inspiration for the future.
       This ad made possible by a grateful Jewish 
     American.

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