[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E354]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ON THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN MADRID, SPAIN

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                            HON. JOHN LINDER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2004

  Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, again a horrendous act of terrorism has been 
perpetrated on freedom-loving people in the world. Today, our friends 
in Spain are in mourning in the face of another cowardly attack by the 
enemies of freedom. News reports indicate that at least 173 people were 
killed and more than 600 injured in a series of explosions on Madrid's 
railway network at the height of morning rush hour.
  Spain has suffered terrible losses from terrorism for decades, and 
the United States stands by its side today in grief. Our hearts go out 
to the Spanish people in this difficult time.
  As I stated in September 2001, we--and our allies around the world--
will show our resolve to our enemies. The free nations of the world 
will remain steadfast in our commitment together to ensure that those 
who hate freedom and liberty will not succeed. There are only two sides 
in this war: Ours and the enemy's. We reaffirm this today in light of 
the attacks in Madrid.
  Lastly, it was President Franklin D. Roosevelt that stated that this 
Nation and its allies will defend ourselves to the uttermost and work 
to make certain that acts of war should never be permitted to endanger 
freedom-loving people again. Quote, ``With confidence in our Armed 
Forces--with the unbounded determination of our people--we will gain 
the inevitable triumph--so help us God.'' This quote remains just as 
true today, as it did in December 1941.

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