[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 90 (Wednesday, July 12, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1390]
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   EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 
 VICTIMS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND THE PEOPLE OF INDIA FOR THE 
 LOSS SUFFERED DURING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI, INDIA, ON JULY 
                                11, 2006

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2006

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the 
barbaric acts of terrorism that occurred yesterday in Mumbai, India and 
to introduce a resolution regarding this tragedy.
  Innocent civilians were traveling on commuter trains during rush hour 
and seven deadly blasts took their lives. More than 200 were killed and 
700 were injured. These appalling blasts created horror, chaos and 
mayhem in Mumbai, a city of 16 million people.
  I've traveled to India four times and each time has been an awakening 
experience. When traveling in India, I realized the vivacity of the 
culture and the people.
  I would like to take this time to reach out to my Indian-American 
constituents in the 23rd District of Florida. I am deeply concerned for 
your loved ones back in your native land. I am praying for you and your 
family and hope the recovery is quick and steady.
  The country of India was founded on the principle of nonviolence and 
it continues in the international fight against terrorism. I believe 
anyone who would want to inflict pain and terror onto the people of 
India should be denounced and prosecuted.
  Upon finding out about the blasts in Mumbai yesterday, I immediately 
felt sorrow. I was reminded of how our nation felt after 9/11 and how 
India was amongst the first nations to express its condolences to the 
U.S. following the attacks. On behalf of the United States House of 
Representatives, I wish to express my condolences to the Government of 
India and her people. We stand with you today, we stood with you 
yesterday, and we will stand with you throughout the fight against 
terrorism.
  I urge my colleagues to quickly pass this resolution.

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