[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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                  CONDEMNING THE MASSACRE IN AUSTRALIA

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 1996

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the 35 people who 
were killed this past Sunday in Australia. Allegedly killed by a 28-
year-old man with a history of mental illness, the killer was random 
and deadly with his rifle. The victims were visiting a popular tourist 
site in the Australian state of Tasmania when their day was interrupted 
by this horror.
  Mr. Speaker, it is tragedy enough when one person is shot and killed. 
However, it is nearly unthinkable to have 35 dead and have the lives of 
many more changed forever because of this violence. The victims ranged 
in age from 3 to 72 and came from all parts of the world. On behalf of 
the people of the State of Florida and the entire United States, I 
extend my sincere condolences to the people of Australia and to all 
those who mourn this tragedy.

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