[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E604-E605]
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               COMMEMORATION OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 1996

  Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
Oklahoma City

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bombing and to pay tribute to those who lost their lives or loved ones 
as a result of the bombing of the Federal building at Oklahoma City.
  On such a solemn occasion it is difficult to find the words which 
accurately express my sorrow and my outrage. My heart goes out in full 
to the innocent men, women, and children who were robbed of their lives 
or permanently wounded in this savage attack just 1 year ago. I also 
extend my deepest sympathies to the victims families and loved one's, 
who have suffered such loss.
  On this day, I must restate my commitment to preventing such acts of 
terror from ever happening again. By learning from this tragedy, we 
ensure that those who died did not do so in vain. The time has come to 
adopt a new vigilance. While nothing will bring back the lost lives, 
justice must be upheld. We will do everything possible to ensure that 
the perpetrators of this act do not escape punishment.
  A year has gone by and still the memory of this horrific day is 
embedded in our minds as if it occurred yesterday.
  While I am pleased to see the people of Oklahoma City rebuilding both 
their city and their lives, I realize that their wounds still run very 
deep. I urge them to continue pushing forward. Their strength and unity 
throughout this crisis serves as an example for us all.

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