[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 169 (Friday, December 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2223]
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     THANKING CYPRUS FOR ITS SUPPORT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

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                         HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my sincere 
appreciation to the government and people of the Republic of Cyprus for 
expressing their heartfelt condolences and sympathies to our nation. 
They have declared their unconditional and immediate condemnation of 
the heinous acts of terrorism against the people of the United States 
on September 11, 2001.
  The Republic of Cyprus has always unequivocally condemned terrorist 
acts while cooperating with other governments to stamp out terrorism. 
Following the recent horrific events in New York and Washington, the 
government and people of Cyprus, standing shoulder to shoulder with the 
United States, reaffirmed their commitment to the international fight 
against the perpetrators of terrorism and those that sponsor such 
barbaric acts. They also reiterated their determination to further 
augment their capacity to collect and utilize information for the 
purpose of combating terrorism and eliminating its sources of funding, 
pledging to cooperate both at the bilateral level, as well as 
internationally.
  As America confronts one of the most ominous challenges in its 
history, it is reassuring to know that we have the unconditional and 
unequivocal support from good friends such as Cyprus. Upholding the 
ideals of freedom, justice, democracy and human dignity are treasured 
values both Americans and Cypriots hold dear.

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