[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONDOLENCES TO THE TURKISH PEOPLE

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to express my condolences to the 
people of Turkey following the horrific suicide attack at Ataturk 
International Airport on June 28. At least 44 innocent people were 
killed and more than 200 were wounded in the attack, including an 
American citizen.
  Turkish police and first responders reacted swiftly and heroically 
and ought to be commended for their actions that prevented further loss 
of life.
  Evidence has led officials to believe that the attack was carried out 
by ISIS militants, and the loss of innocent lives in Istanbul 
strengthens our shared resolve to defeat this terrorist organization 
and its affiliates.
  I extend my sincere condolences to the Turkish people and to the 
vibrant Turkish American community as well as the families of those 
killed and those who suffered injury in the attack.

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