[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H1416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      U.S. MUST STAND WITH ISRAEL

  (Mr. TIBERI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, it is more important than ever that we as 
individuals and the United States as a Nation reflect on the historic 
link between the United States and Israel. Yesterday was the 54th 
anniversary of Israel's independence. The U.S. must stand with Israel 
now as it did in 1948 as the war on terrorism continues throughout the 
world.
  For 54 years, Israel has existed as the only democracy in the Middle 
East. We must not abandon our work to bring a lasting peace to the 
region. The efforts of those trying to achieve this goal over the past 
few days and weeks should be applauded. However, we must also not 
forget Israel's right as a sovereign nation to defend itself and its 
people from terrorism.
  Israel has stood by efforts of the U.S. to combat terrorism around 
the globe. Likewise, the U.S. must stand by Israel in its effort to 
eradicate the scourge of terrorism.
  Let us be clear: attacks on civilians by suicide bombers are acts of 
terrorism.

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