[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  PERMITTING USE OF ROTUNDA FOR HOLOCAUST DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

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                               speech of

                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2006

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the 
efforts to allow the United States Capitol rotunda to be used for the 
annual ceremony commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of 
the Holocaust.
  This period of genocide against the Jewish race remains one of the 
darkest stains on the history of humanity. It is vitally important that 
we take time each year to remember the victims of this horrific event. 
The people of the United States must never forget the tragic actions 
spurred by hatred, bigotry and extremism.
  Having this ceremony at our Capitol rotunda is both important and 
symbolic. We are the beacon of democracy and freedom for the world and 
have been defenders of the oppressed throughout history. Our brave 
young men heroically crossed the Atlantic to fend off and defeat the 
Nazis who were bent on racial imperialism. It is fitting at this center 
of our Federal Government that we express our deepest gratitude to the 
veterans of World War II and pay our respects to all the innocent 
victims of the Holocaust we were not able to save.
  My heart and prayers go out to all the victims of the Holocaust--
those who did not survive, those who did and the families of all. Each 
went through an unimaginable experience, one that no one should ever 
have to undergo.
  As both a Member of Congress and as a private citizen possessing a 
strong faith, I vow to always remember and respect those who suffered 
such a tragic fate and I support this body's efforts to do the same.
  May we as a people never forgot those who have suffered nor ever let 
such an occurrence happen again.

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