[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONDOLENCES REGARDING MINE EXPLOSION IN TURKEY

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I was saddened to learn of the recent 
mining disaster in Soma, Turkey, which has now claimed 301 lives, and I 
extend my deepest condolences to the people of Turkey who struggle to 
make sense of this unfortunate accident. My thoughts and prayers are 
with both the families mourning the loss of their loved ones, and with 
the injured as they begin their long journeys to recovery.
   Turkey is a longstanding friend and ally of the United States. From 
the Cold War to the fight against international terror, we have stood 
together against challenges and threats and we stand again in 
solidarity with our Turkish friends at this very difficult time. On 
behalf of myself and my constituents, I wish to offer the people of 
Soma, and the people of Turkey, our deepest sympathies.

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