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On the recordMarch 11, 2004
We join in expressing our sympathy to the government and the people of Spain for the loss that they suffered today and reaffirm our commitment to the people of Spain that we will continue to work and fight with them in this war on terrorism that in so many different ways has reared its ugly head not only in Spain, the United States, but in Africa, in Saudi Arabia, and with the USS Cole and a number of other attacks throughout the world.
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Pete Hoekstra
Michigan

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Expressing sympathy for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Spain and reaffirming commitment to fight terrorism.

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