[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       PASSING OF ANTHONY SHADID

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                             HON. DAN BOREN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 29, 2012

  Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, last week the world lost an incredible 
journalist, and Oklahoma lost a son: Anthony Shadid. At the time of his 
death Anthony was covering the turmoil in Syria, despite the many 
attempts to limit media coverage of the violence. This attitude marked 
Anthony's entire career--he put the importance of sharing information 
before his personal safety. For 15 years, Anthony worked relentlessly 
to investigate and bring to light the events in the Middle East.
  Anthony was a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his reporting on the 
US invasion of Iraq in 2004 and for the withdrawal of US troops six 
years later, but he transcended traditional reporting. He was unafraid 
as he pushed into the front lines, and he often faced dangerous 
situations head-on.
  While Anthony Shadid will always be remembered for his courageous 
reporting, he also leaves behind a loving family. Anthony's wife, Nada 
Bakri, is also a reporter for the New York Times; Anthony also has two 
young children, Malik and Laila. Several members of his family remain 
in Oklahoma, including his cousin Ed Shadid, a city councilman in 
Oklahoma City.
  My family's deepest sympathies go out to the Shadid's and everyone 
else whose life was touched by Anthony.

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