Political Quotes

“On December 21, 1995, I rose on the Senate floor to note the seventh anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland--an outrageous act of international terrorism which claimed the lives of 270 innocent people. Seven long years have passed, but still the victims' families have no solace that the alleged masterminds of this evil act will ever be brought to justice because the Libyan Government refuses to extradite them. Yesterday, in an interview with Gayle Young of the Cable News Network, Libyan dictator Muhammar Qadafi attempted to justify his position: 'We are ready [for] these suspects * * * to go there for a trial. But the Governments of America and the British, [sic] they don't want to solve this problem * * * . They have no proof [so] they avoid the trial.' Three assertions. Three untruths. Three additions to the endless stream of lies and falsehoods issuing from the tyrant of Tripoli. A state which harbors outlaws must, of necessity, remain an outlaw state. The United States and the community of civilized nations must keep steadfast to our commitment to the rule of law and our demand for justice for the victims of Pan Am 103 and their families.”