[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5206]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR VICTIMS OF BUS BOMBING IN ISRAEL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Florida (Mr. Foley) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is with saddened heart that I rise today 
to express my deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of 
today's bombing in Haifa, Israel. Every time a candle of hope and light 
is put out by one of these criminals, we as leaders must stand up and 
say, no more, you will not succeed in terrorizing us. We, as a moral 
people, will not tolerate the victimization of innocent lives.
  Less than 2 years ago, our veil of protection from terrorism was 
lifted when we experienced the worst attack ever in U.S. history. Since 
then we have been further linked not only to Israel but with every 
other nation that has ever been subject to this crime against humanity.
  Despite the intention of these terrorists, we have not cowered in the 
corner or run from the fight. Instead, it has strengthened our global 
resolve to stop these acts once and for all, no matter where the 
criminals lie, including Iraq.
  The President's position on Iraq is clear and direct, with the moral 
and legal authority behind him. For years Iraq has sponsored terrorism 
both directly and indirectly, and it is time the spotlight must shine 
on this issue; and it must come to an end.
  With our efforts to remove Saddam Hussein from power, the Middle East 
may have a chance to achieve something that they have not had for 
centuries, stability and peace.
  Whether our fight is alone or with others from around the world, the 
United States will ensure the safety of its people both here and 
abroad.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, my heart goes out to the victims and their 
families of today's attack in Israel. The only consolation that I can 
give them is that they are not alone in their time of grief or in their 
fight for survival. We, the people of the United States, have stood and 
will continue to stand with our friend Israel.
  God bless the United States of America.

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