[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  THE UNITED STATES STANDS WITH INDIA

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, in the global war on 
terrorism, we continue to fight against an enemy that has no respect 
for the sanctity of human life. On Saturday, terrorists detonated three 
bombs in the busy streets of New Delhi, taking the lives of 62 innocent 
civilians and wounding over 200 people. By targeting shopping centers 
and a city bus, terrorists cowardly murdered innocent civilians. Over 
60,000 Indians have been killed by terrorists. As these horrendous 
attacks continue throughout the globe, citizens of all free nations are 
at risk.
  Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condemned the serial blasts in 
Delhi and vowed that ``the government is determined to defeat nefarious 
designs of terrorist elements. The perpetrators of these heinous acts 
will be dealt with firmly.''
  The United States stands with Prime Minister Singh, and we remain 
dedicated to defeating terrorists who attack our allies. Today our 
thoughts and prayers are with the Indian people, who are continuing to 
work with Pakistan for mutual benefit.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops; and we will never forget 
September 11.

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