[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FORMER LEBANESE PRIME MINISTER RAFIK 
                                 HARIRI

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                               speech of

                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2005

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues and our 
Nation in honoring the life and legacy of former Lebanese Prime 
Minister Rafik Hariri and to express our condolences to his family and 
the people of Lebanon.
  A true patriot and dedicated public servant, Prime Minister Hariri 
devoted his life to his country and his people, working to rebuild 
Lebanon after its civil war and contributing millions to programs to 
improve the lives of the Lebanese people.
  He was well-respected by the international community for his efforts 
to build a free and independent Lebanon as evidenced by the United 
Nations Security Council Resolution 1559 affirming the right of the 
people of Lebanon to choose their leaders free from intimidation, 
terror and foreign occupation. Sadly he will not see his hope realized.
  On behalf of the people of Guam, I extend our deepest sympathy to the 
families of the victims of the February 14th attack.

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