[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 127 (Thursday, October 12, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H9820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     ATTACK ON THE U.S.S. ``COLE''

  (Mr. PICKETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, as has been reported, the Norfolk-based 
destroyer Cole suffered a terrorist attack earlier today while in the 
process of refueling at the Port of Aden in Yemen. This cowardly sneak 
attack has left four brave American sailors dead, 36 injured, and 12 
missing. The survivors courageously and successfully sought to save and 
stabilize their ship.
  Once again, we are reminded of the terrible price that some of our 
military members pay in defense of our country. We extend our profound 
sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of those honored 
defenders of our country who suffered in this tragic attack. May God 
give them the peace, strength, and understanding to sustain their grief 
and suffering of this terrible loss.

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