[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MEMORIALIZING THE TWELVE MEMBERS OF B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL WHO 
                   PERISHED IN A TRAGIC BUS ACCIDENT

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                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, a few days ago on March 22nd, 12 
Americans--all from B'nai B'rith International--a Jewish organization 
committed to fighting human rights abuses--lost their lives in a tragic 
bus accident in the mountains of Chile. What should have been a 
relaxing day excursion for these 12 senior citizens to Chile's 
beautiful Lauca National Park instead became a horrible nightmare as 
their tour bus tumbled more than 300 feet down a cliff, killing all but 
four on board. The driver of the bus remains under investigation as 
Chilean authorities try to determine the exact cause of the wreck.
  As Chairman of the House International Relations Subcommittee on the 
Western Hemisphere, I have visited Chile, and I know first hand its 
beautiful land and culture. I understand what drives Americans to visit 
this great country, and I am deeply saddened that this part of Chile 
will be forever marked by tragedy.
  I know all the victims of this terrible tragedy will be sadly missed 
by all who knew and loved them. I respectfully ask my colleagues to 
join me in sending the deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to 
their families. May God bless them and help them get through this very 
difficult time.

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