[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 162 (Wednesday, November 28, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        ARTICLE BY FORMER SENATOR ALAN DIXON REGARDING TERRORISM

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2001

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise now to bring attention to an 
article written by my friend and former colleague, the Honorable 
Senator Alan Dixon while he was co-chair of the Anti-Terrorism caucus. 
His article, entitled ``The Terror Next Time,'' is a fascinating 
prediction that causes us to reflect on our current situation, and 
gives us insights that are valuable in the war on terrorism.
  Senator Dixon's advice on combating both international and domestic 
terrorism was truly visionary. This is apparent by the fact that more 
than fifteen years after articulating a plan of action for preventing 
terrorism, Senator Dixon's blue-print is identical in many ways to the 
one that is currently being employed. As Dixon wrote, we should, 
``convene an International Congress of Terrorism to develop 
cooperative, multinational programs for locating, apprehending, and 
bringing to justice those responsible for the deaths of thousands of 
innocent people. On a broader level, America must develop with its 
allies strategies to isolate state sponsors of terrorism, strategies to 
our financial and commercial ties with terrorist regimes.'' He 
continued by advocating detailed measures that need to be taken, such 
as suspending arms exports to nations that support terrorism, improving 
extradition procedures, tightening immigration laws, promoting 
multilateral cooperation among police and security organizations, and 
creating awareness, confidence, and determination amongst our 
citizenry. These measures, Dixon said, would preserve and protect our 
democracy.
  Mr. Speaker, while we cannot turn back the clock to avert the tragedy 
of September 11th, 2001, we can take comfort in the fact that Senator 
Dixon's warnings and advice are currently being heeded. I pray that 
such wise words are never left by the wayside again, and that the good 
judgment, determination, and foresight of men such as Senator Dixon 
guide our nation, to victory over the cowardly forces that promulgate 
terror. If anyone is interested in reading the full article, please 
feel free to call my staff at 225-5701.

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