[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H6563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  PROTECTING AMERICA AGAINST TERRORISTS, THUGS, BULLIES, AND MURDERERS

  (Mr. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.
  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in response and in direct 
opposition to statements that have been recently made. Everyone in this 
House wants peace; the question is how. Those who say that we and the 
President have not connected the dots either cannot read or refuse to 
assess the information that is readily available in both secret and 
public briefings. We can look to the former weapons inspectors, we can 
look to the research data behind Prime Minister Blair's speech, and we 
can look at the research backing up the President of the United States' 
speech to the U.N.
  Mr. Speaker, the evidence is clear. We will protect America against 
terrorists, against thugs, bullies, and murderers like Saddam Hussein. 
In visiting Fort Bragg, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines are 
ready to do what it takes to protect America and the civilized world.

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