[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONDEMNING THE ATTACK ON THE AMIA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IN BUENOS 
                            AIRES, ARGENTINA

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                               speech of

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 30, 2007

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support, of H. 
Con: Res. 188, which condemns the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community 
Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This attack reduced the 7-story 
headquarters of the Argentinean Jewish community to rubble and resulted 
in 85 deaths and 300 wounded. Everyday, Jews around the world face the 
injustice of anti-Semitism, and many have lost their lives because of 
bigotry.
  This resolution condemns the attacks but also applauds the government 
of Argentina for increasing the pace of the continuing investigation of 
this attack. It is important that we support this resolution to 
encourage Argentina to continue to provide the resources necessary for 
its judicial system and intelligence agencies to fully investigate the 
AMIA case and bring those responsible to justice.
  When we as individuals or as a government allow intolerance and 
hatred to fester and flourish, we are faced with terrible consequences. 
Put simply, intolerance must not be tolerated.
  I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

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