[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 97 (Friday, July 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONDEMNING THE RECENT ATTACKS AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL

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                               speech of

                            HON. JIM NUSSLE

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2006

  Mr. NUSSLE. Madam Speaker, I rise to express my support for today's 
resolution (H. Res. 921) condemning attacks against Israel.
  Israel is a friend of the United States and a strong ally in the War 
on Terror. They have every right to defend themselves against brutal 
terrorists who attack innocent civilians and bomb their cities. 
Terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah rely on violence, fear, and 
terror to spread religious fanaticism and advance their political 
agenda.
  We will continue to defend the cause of freedom and stand up to evil 
terrorist regimes wherever they exist. Peace in the Middle East will 
not be possible until there is a permanent end to the violence by these 
terrorist groups and the countries that sponsor them.
  Madam Speaker, I strongly support today's resolution. By taking 
action, the House of Representatives is sending an important message: 
That we support our friends in Israel and we condemn the state sponsors 
of recent terrorist acts.

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