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Terrorists Continue To Threaten Stability And Families In Iraq

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 26, 2009
Location: Washington D.C.
Issues: Defense

Terrorists Continue To Threaten Stability And Families In Iraq

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, yesterday, cowardly homicide bombers murdered over 100 people in two car bombs in Baghdad, the deadliest mass slaughter in 2 years. The enemies of freedom in Iraq show they intend to continue to kill innocent civilians to threaten stability in the region and American families.

President Obama correctly praised the courage and resilience of the Iraqi people and their determination to build strong institutions. Secretary of State Clinton made it clear that these terrorists would ``not deter Iraqis from administering justice based on the rule of law and carrying out their legitimate responsibilities in governing Baghdad.'' And Prime Minister Maliki underlined the need to fight the enemy of Iraq and America, recognizing al Qaeda as perpetrators of this heinous atrocity.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. We appreciate the Kurdish Regional Government delegation, a dynamic part of Iraq, visiting Washington today.


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