Mourning Loss of Life Caused by Earthquake that Occurred on October 8, 2005, in Pakistan and India

MOURNING LOSS OF LIFE CAUSED BY EARTHQUAKE THAT OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 8, 2005, IN PAKISTAN AND INDIA -- (House of Representatives - October 18, 2005)

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Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, let me first of all commend and congratulate the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hyde) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos) not only for their leadership in bringing this resolution, this legislation to the floor, but also for the tremendous leadership that they have consistently provided in dealing with the international affairs and international relationships between our country and how we respond to the needs of many other nations throughout the world. I think that they have both demonstrated exactly what we need in this direction, and I commend them.

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation because it is an indication of our leadership responsibility. The Bible says that to those to whom much is given, much is expected in return. We have indeed been a very fortunate Nation, and we are fortunate to be able to provide assistance to others throughout the world.

I have worked very closely with the Indian and Palestinian communities in Chicago and the Chicago area. As a matter of fact, I serve on the board of directors of East-West University, which is a primarily Pakistani-owned university, and have many close friends there.

So I extend condolences to those who have been adversely affected and again commend our leadership.

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