[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H3500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         AL-ZARQAWI'S DEATH A MAJOR MILESTONE IN WAR ON TERROR

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, we are making great strides in the war on 
terror with every new day. Just last night, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the 
mastermind behind countless brutal acts of terror, was killed in an air 
strike. Al-Zarqawi was directly responsible for thousands of bombings, 
assassinations, kidnappings and other acts of terror in Iraq and around 
the globe. Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of our United 
States military forces, he will no longer be able to kill.
  This is a major victory in the war on terror and a major step setback 
to al Qaeda, as al-Zarqawi was one of its strongest leaders. Yet as 
President Bush said, we cannot expect the terrorists to give up just 
because one of their most visible leaders is gone. We must continue to 
prosecute this war on terror until our mission is accomplished and 
until Iraq can defend and govern itself.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot begin to express how proud I am of our troops 
for their service, selfless attitude and sacrifice. They are making 
great strides. They are freeing people from oppression so they may 
enjoy the same freedoms Americans cherish. They are fighting a global 
war on terror, and they are winning.
  I commend our military forces for reaching this great milestone and 
encourage them to keep up the great work.

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