[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN THE RECENT VIOLENT BOMBINGS IN 
   INDONESIA AND URGING RENEWED EFFORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WAR ON 
                               TERRORISM

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a 
resolution condemning the recent terrorist bombing in Bali, Indonesia. 
Further, I wish to express my strong and utter disgust with the actions 
of those who bombed the nightclub in Bali, last weekend.
  This resolution is offered to condemn the violent bombing of last 
weekend and urged that we continue our efforts in the war against 
terrorism that we began a year ago.
  This resolution offers support to the government of Indonesia in its 
efforts to find and bring to justice those the perpetrators, 
organizers, and sponsors of the attack.
  I rise to pay tribute to the many lives lost in the recent incident 
of October 12, 2002 in Bali. The unspeakable level of terror heaped 
upon the Americans and vacationers of other countries, some of whom are 
among our closest allies, must be dealt with.
  For the last year, the United States has been engaged in an 
International War on Terrorism, and we have received broad support from 
countries across the globe. This act reminds us that we must keep our 
eye on the ball and continue to engage those who would deliver terror 
upon our cities and citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, the Resolution I am introducing today expresses the 
condolences of this body to all those who lost loved ones and family 
members in the heinous act and we should not ever forget them.
  Saturday's bombing is a reminder that the war on terrorism truly is a 
global war. It reminds us that terror has no face, nor no borders.
  The House of Representatives must stand behind the people of 
Indonesia during this trying time as they fight their own war on 
terrorism.
  I urge my colleagues to support my resolution and call on the 
leadership to act swiftly in bringing this to the floor for 
consideration.

                          ____________________