[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17194]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                VICTIMS OF TERRORISM RELIEF ACT OF 2001

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                               speech of

                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 13, 2001

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to offer 
my support for H.R. 2884, Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001. We 
have all heard and read stories of the heroic acts of these 
individuals, which bestows a sense of pride in my heart. We must never 
forget the innocent lives that were lost. We must hold the thoughts of 
these victims in our hearts forever.
  My prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims of these 
horrific events. On that day when their freedom was denied and their 
lives destroyed, must serve as motivation to restore the very 
principles for which this country was originally founded. Yet it is 
certain that this is a very important and difficult issue to resolve. 
While the administration strategically prepares to protect our country, 
we must now protect the rights of these victims. We owe this to our 
citizens. Tax relief for these victims is a must. It now is time to 
rebuild America to restore the liberty and justice for all.
  While the World Trade Center no longer is standing, the Statue of 
Liberty stands strong for the remembrance of each of you. Mr. Speaker, 
Justice and human decency will prevail for all allowing, us to all heal 
in time.

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