[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 114 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1733]
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  PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 994, EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE 
   HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FIFTH ANIVERSARY OF TERRORIST ATTACKS 
        LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

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                               speech of

                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2006

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, on the fifth anniversary of the worst 
attack on American soil, my Republican colleagues have disgracefully 
politicized what should have been a solemn and sincere resolution. This 
week we are mourning the tragic loses of innocent lives as well as 
commemorating the unsurpassed heroism that was on display that day. We 
are expressing our gratitude to our Nation's law enforcement officers 
for their tireless dedication to make our country safer; and we are 
reaffirming our Nation's resolve to combat terrorism and secure our 
homeland. But rather than offering a bipartisan resolution that unites 
us on this solemn occasion, the Republican leadership converted the 
bill into an endorsement of the PATRIOT Act, punitive immigration 
bills, and other highly controversial measures, which many of my 
constituents oppose. This bill was cynically transformed from a 
memorial resolution to an endorsement of President Bush's failed 
policies. The Republicans show enormous disrespect to the 9/11 victims 
and families by playing election year politics with something as solemn 
as the fifth anniversary of 9/11; I will vote against the bill.

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