[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 166 (Tuesday, October 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT AND HELP 
  END THE WORSENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND GENOCIDE IN DARFUR, SUDAN

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                               speech of

                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 29, 2007

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in strong support of H. Res. 
573, a resolution that recognizes the tremendous efforts put forth by 
public advocacy groups to raise awareness and help end the worsening 
crisis in Darfur.
  My district is home to many of these advocates, who work tirelessly 
to inform their neighbors and bring greater attention to this 
humanitarian emergency. Their work to end the genocide in Darfur is a 
critical part of our combined effort to stop the violence and the 
bloodshed that has claimed entire families.
  In this time of international conflict, it is so important for us to 
educate and inform our neighbors about what we can do to help those in 
need. I am thankful for all of the people in my district who are 
working toward a peaceful resolution in Darfur. Their dedication to 
this cause is singular in its commitment, and I am deeply grateful for 
their contributions.
  I urge all of my colleagues to support this important resolution.

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