[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E541]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 18 and H. Con. 
Res. 32.
  Mr. Speaker, I agree with the sentiments that these resolutions 
advance. There is no doubt that there must be an end to brutal human 
rights violations against the Syrian people and that a Syrian-occupied 
Lebanon poses a threat to the stability of the Middle East.
  However, Mr. Speaker, I am firm in my belief that we must find a 
peaceful, nonmilitary solution to foster peace in the Middle East.
  These resolutions, while overwhelmingly approved by the House, must 
not be cited as tacit approval for any future preemptive military 
action against Syria.

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