[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H6790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE LION AND THE EAGLE STAND OUT AS BEST OF FRIENDS AND STRONG ALLIES

  (Mr. PITTS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, in the current crisis, dozens of nations 
have rushed to our side, not to defend America specifically, but to 
defend civilization. President Bush said, ``Either you are with us or 
you are with the terrorists.'' The world knows that is true.
  But one nation stands out and their leader stands out, too. Tony 
Blair, the Prime Minister of Britain, has proven once again that the 
people of the United Kingdom are unwavering friends who will always 
stand with us when we are in need.
  Our military men and women are facing danger today, risking their 
lives in the fight against terrorism. One nation's soldiers are 
fighting alongside them, Great Britain's. Prime Minister Blair recalled 
the time when Hitler was bombing London and America came to her aid. 
Today Britain is returning the favor.
  Many nations have united to defend decency and civilization, and each 
is contributing in its own way; but the lion and the eagle stand out as 
best of friends and strong allies. Thank you, Britain. Together we will 
prevail.

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