[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24169]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONDEMNING THE INTOLERANT AND INAPPROPRIATE STATEMENT BY IRANIAN 
                     PRESIDENT MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2005

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the 
venomous words spewed by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad towards 
one of America's closest allies and a true companion in the War on 
Terrorism, Israel.
  Yesterday's statement by President Ahmadinejad confirms his country's 
station among the most radical and dangerous in the world. It is the 
sort of hate espoused by Mr. Ahmadinejad, cheered unwittingly by a 
crowd of impressionable children, that breeds new terrorists among 
Islamic youth. Israel has been a unwavering companion of the United 
States. America must stand behind them as they face such invective, and 
we must remain as steadfastly committed to Israel's defense and 
independence.
  As the process moves forward to promote peace between Israel and 
their Arab neighbors, this declaration by the Iranian leader 
potentially takes us two steps backwards.
  I call on any citizen of Iran who is peaceful and freedom loving, to 
reject the sentiments of their close-minded and hateful leader.
  I urge the State of Israel to trust that when the rhetorical smoke of 
their enemies clears, the United States will, as always, be standing 
strong as a proud ally.

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