[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 113 (Monday, July 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1531]
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                       FREE THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS

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                               speech of

                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 16, 2007

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, it's been almost one year 
now and many have forgotten about the three Israeli soldiers kidnapped 
by Hamas and Hezbollah: Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, and Gilal Shalit. 
But today thousands who will not forget this injustice rallied in front 
of the United Nations calling for these three captives to be returned 
to their families and for the Security Council Resolutions to be 
honored by all parties--not just Israel.
  Hezbollah seems to have forgotten that last year's hostilities ended 
only after there were promises regarding the return of the Israeli men. 
This just goes to reinforce the fact that terrorist organizations 
cannot be negotiated with.
  Though Security Council Resolution 1701 called for Hezbollah to 
disarm and return the soldiers, they remain in Lebanon and not even 
international organizations such as the Red Cross have been able to see 
them and be assured of their fair treatment. Israel has demonstrated 
its commitment to the Resolution by ceasing hostilities and pulling 
back its soldiers, but yet again they are dealing with opponents who 
show disrespect to all and whose word cannot be trusted.
  We stand together with Israel to call again for the unconditional 
release of these three men. We pray for their safe return and for peace 
between Israel and its neighbors. They will not be forgotten by their 
families, by their nation, or by the American people and this Congress.

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