[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H6762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES FOR RUSSIA
(Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, we have a lot to do today in the House of
Representatives, as we do every day; and we will undoubtedly talk about
a number of matters of great importance. But as we do, we should not
forget that thousands of miles from here, thousands of families are
mourning the loss of their children, their husbands and wives in Russia
to a brutal and horrible terrorist attack.
I would ask this House to think about that as we go about our
business, to extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences, and our
steadfast determination to assist our friends in stamping out this
horrific kind of attack. Whatever the political grievance, whatever the
disagreement there can be, there must be no excuse for this sort of
barbarity.
Our hearts go out to our friends, and we share in their profound
sadness in Russia.
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