[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      ON INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A U.S. POSTAGE STAMP 
               COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a resolution that 
expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Postmaster 
General should issue a postage stamp commemorating the victims of the 
Holocaust.
  Many of the victims who survived the Holocaust have built their lives 
and raised their families in the United States. They have contributed 
significantly to American culture and society. They are examples of 
strength and steadfastness, and serve as an example for other 
Americans.
  U.S. postage stamps have honored other well-respected and influential 
people, and I believe that the survivors of the Holocaust deserve 
recognition. I believe it is time that we honor them in this very 
unique way.
  The stamp will also recognize those who perished in the Holocaust. I 
am hopeful that this stamp will encourage all Americans to remember 
this unspeakable action unparalleled in world history. I agree with the 
philosopher George Santayana, who wrote, ``Those who do not remember 
the past are doomed to repeat it.'' The stamp will serve as another 
reminder to people why there is a need for tolerance, sensitivity, 
pluralism and democracy.
  It is time we commemorate all of the millions of victims, those who 
survived and those who died. I encourage all my colleagues to cosponsor 
this important resolution.

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