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James A. Leach: “In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, this resolution is about two subjects-- violence and peace. On point one, the Congress…”

On the recordJune 25, 2003
In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, this resolution is about two subjects-- violence and peace. On point one, the Congress cannot be equivocal in condemning terrorism. On point two, this resolution unequivocally commends the President for a vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. This is the first President to assert legitimacy of a Palestinian state, and this resolution not only implicitly endorses the President's road map for peace but breaks affirmative ground in a congressional resolution on the Palestinian legitimacy issue. Peace is the goal. Diplomacy, not violence, must be the means. On this basis, I urge this resolution's passage.
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James A. Leach
Iowa
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Addressing a resolution on terrorism and the vision for peace between Israel and Palestine.

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