[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1683-E1684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONDEMNING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT ON JULY 23, 
                                  2005

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                               speech of

                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2005

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my condolences to the 
victims and their families after last Saturday's depraved and savage 
terrorist attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh; Egypt. I

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also rise to pledge my and the rest of the House of Representative's 
steadfast support of the people of Egypt as they stand resolute in the 
face of terror.
  On July 23, 2005, a series of explosions throughout Sharm el-Sheikh; 
Egypt, resulted in the death of eighty four civilians and injured 
hundreds of others.
  These murderers, whoever they are, have an absolute disregard for 
human life. They deliberately kill innocent people. These explosions 
were strategically placed in public areas, to kill the maximum number 
of people.
  Sadly, we should not be surprised by the barbaric attacks in Sharm 
el-Sheikh. We have seen it before. We experienced our own tragedy from 
terrorism, losing 3,000 of our own citizens in one awful morning. 
Across the ocean that same fashion evil touched London, and fifty two 
people died with hundreds of others injured.
  We are engaged in a global struggle against an apocalyptical 
radicalism that will take not only military power, but also the power 
of our ideology that values freedom and diversity. The latest attack in 
Egypt changes nothing. We still stand strong in the face of terror. We 
remain loyal to finding the terrorist wherever they may be, and 
capturing them from behind the rocks and shadows where they hide.
  Egypt has been a strong and faithful ally throughout the war on 
terror. Her resolve is only strengthened by this latest attack. Our 
Egyptian friends will continue to fight terrorist with the same 
devotion they have already shown. Today we see the character Egyptians 
share. Many Egyptians returned to their public facilities the very next 
day, unafraid of the terrorists.
  I have no doubt that our two nations will continue to face down 
terrorists and extremists. Our cause, which speaks to the noblest parts 
of the human soul, will win, just as it has throughout our shared times 
past.
  May God bless America and Egypt.

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