[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1009]
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                       SOLIDARITY WITH ARGENTINA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2017

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, twenty-three years ago, 
Argentina and the world faced an unprecedented tragedy. A car, loaded 
down with explosives, detonated outside of the Argentine-Israelite 
Mutual Association (AMIA), killing 85 individuals and wounding at least 
300 in Buenos Aires.
  This murderous terrorist attack was the largest attack on the Jewish 
community since the atrocities of World War II.
  I am disappointed that despite years of investigation that have 
affirmed the attack was perpetrated by Hezbollah, a terrorist 
organization sponsored by Iran, there has still been no justice for the 
victims or their families. America has profound sympathy and solidarity 
for the people of Argentina.
  I appreciate the leadership of my colleague, Congresswoman Ileana 
Ros-Lehtinen, former Chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, for 
her diligent work to support the government of Argentina as they work 
to bring those responsible to justice.
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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