[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING NGO WORK ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE

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                               speech of

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to give a sincere thank you to 
Representative Barbara Lee. In this Congress, there is no greater voice 
for peace than Congresswoman Lee.
  I rise today in strong support of this resolution recognizing 
nongovernmental organizations working to help bring a just and lasting 
peace to Israelis and Palestinians.
  Peace will not be brought about by governments and presidents. Peace 
will only be achieved when people come together to support a common 
goal--security and prosperity for all.
  More than any conference or summit, the work of local and 
international NGO's have brought the region closer to a non-violent 
resolution to the ongoing crisis. Their work is invaluable.
  From student exchanges to high level reconciliation programs, NGO's 
are irreplaceable in the peace process.
  I applaud this resolution's commitment to peace and nonviolence and 
urge my colleagues support today.

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