[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 96 (Thursday, June 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E936-E937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SUPPORTING THE GOAL OF ENSURING ALL HOLOCAUST VICTIMS LIVE WITH 
                     DIGNITY, COMFORT AND SECURITY

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support for House 
Concurrent Resolution 129, which allows all Holocaust victims to live 
with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years. I want to 
congratulate as well as urge the Federal Republic of Germany to 
continue to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial 
commitment to comprehensively address the health and welfare needs of 
vulnerable victims, including homecare and other medically prescribed 
needs.
  For over 45 years I have proudly served in the House of 
Representatives for one of the most diverse constituencies in our great 
country. Among these wonderful people are a large number of Jewish 
people that have suffered and survived one of the worst crimes in the 
history of humanity. Despite severe health problems and burdened 
sometimes with poverty and limited income, these proud people continue 
to survive their nightmare and continue to make major contributions to 
our community and our country.
  The House of Representatives has on June 7, 2016 overwhelmingly 
passed this bill and now awaits the consideration in the other body.
  The German people are to be praised for supporting this Claims 
Conference and recognizing that the atrocities committed should never 
be forgotten. Much more has to be done

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and I want to thank the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, The 
United Jewish Council, the UJA Federation of New York, and other social 
service organizations providing care across our own country.
  I applaud the Claims Conference for its tireless advocacy on behalf 
of Holocaust survivors worldwide in order to provide them with a small 
measure of justice and the funding necessary for them to live with 
dignity, comfort, and security.

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