*EPF514 10/18/2002
Text: Hastings Submits Resolution on Bali Terror Attacks
(Urges U.S. to stand by Indonesia and continue war on terrorism) (450)

The October 12 terror bombings in Bali, Indonesia that have claimed nearly 200 lives are a reminder, "that the war on terrorism truly is a global war," according to Representative Alcee Hastings (Democrat of Florida).

Hastings, a member of both the House International Relations Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence, said the House of Representatives "must stand behind the people of Indonesia during this trying time as they fight their own war on terrorism."

He submitted House Resolution 589 October 16, and the proposed resolution was referred to the House International Relations Committee.

Following is the text of Representative Alcee Hasting's October 16 remarks to the House of Representatives from the Congressional Record:

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INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN THE RECENT VIOLENT BOMBINGS IN INDONESIA
AND URGING RENEWED EFFORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL WAR ON TERRORISM

HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, October 16, 2002

Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a resolution condemning the recent terrorist bombing in Bali, Indonesia. Further, I wish to express my strong and utter disgust with the actions of those who bombed the nightclub in Bali, last weekend.

This resolution is offered to condemn the violent bombing of last weekend and urged that we continue our efforts in the war against terrorism that we began a year ago.

This resolution offers support to the government of Indonesia in its efforts to find and bring to justice those the perpetrators, organizers, and sponsors of the attack.

I rise to pay tribute to the many lives lost in the recent incident of October 12, 2002 in Bali. The unspeakable level of terror heaped upon the Americans and vacationers of other countries, some of whom are among our closest allies, must be dealt with.

For the last year, the United States has been engaged in an International War on Terrorism, and we have received broad support from countries across the globe. This act reminds us that we must keep our eye on the ball and continue to engage those who would deliver terror upon our cities and citizens.

Mr. Speaker, the Resolution I am introducing today expresses the condolences of this body to all those who lost loved ones and family members in the heinous act and we should not ever forget them.

Saturday's bombing is a reminder that the war on terrorism truly is a global war. It reminds us that terror has no face, nor no borders.

The House of Representatives must stand behind the people of Indonesia during this trying time as they fight their own war on terrorism.

I urge my colleagues to support my resolution and call on the leadership to act swiftly in bringing this to the floor for consideration.

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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)

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