[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26055]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CONDOLENCES TO PEOPLE OF JORDAN

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                         HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2005

  Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the 
people of Jordan in the wake of the deadly suicide bombings which 
occurred on November 9. Jordan has been a leader of peace and stability 
in the Middle East, and a strong ally and friend to the United States. 
King Abdullah stood firmly with the United States following the 
terrorist acts of September 11, and today the United States stands with 
him and his country.
  Jordan, formerly led by the late King Hussein and now King Abdullah, 
has worked tirelessly towards the goal of finding a peaceful resolution 
to the Arab-Israel conflict and promoting stability throughout the 
region. Jordan is a country of strength and tolerance. From the rubble 
of these attacks, I am confident Jordan will remain more committed than 
ever to the eradication of terrorism worldwide.
  The heinous acts are the work of cowards. I am confident that 
Americans and Jordanians will come together in these tragic times to 
work together towards a safer and more peaceful world.

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