[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3608]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            BRUSSELS ATTACKS

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I come with a heavy heart to 
acknowledge the deep tragedy that happened in Brussels, Belgium, 
yesterday.
  Having participated in the Inter-Parliamentary Exchange, I traveled 
to Brussels on a number of occasions to join with the European Union. 
But more importantly, I had the sad duty of coming onto the then-Select 
Committee on Homeland Security and, ultimately, the Committee on 
Homeland Security in the very shadows of 9/11. I was in this Congress 
as it occurred, and I went to Ground Zero as they were still recovering 
individuals, as those firefighters and first responders would not stop.
  Our hearts are heavy and we are desirous of being helpful. As 
Brussels recovers and responds, we need to stand with them. But as 
well, let me be very clear: let us not allow the terrorists to 
terrorize us; let us recognize the broadness of this Nation, the 
Muslims who put on the uniform of the United States military to fight 
on our behalf. Let us act with consciousness, providing more security 
and more human resources to make a difference.
  As I close, let me acknowledge the historic trip of President Obama 
to Cuba and say that engagement is very important.

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