Harry Reid: “after the attacks against our country on September 11th and with ongoing violence in the Middle East, we have taken…”

“after the attacks against our country on September 11th and with ongoing violence in the Middle East, we have taken steps to remind Americans that not all Arabs and not all Muslims are terrorists. And it is important to remember that not all terrorists are Arabs or Muslims. Terrorism is not an ideology linked to any particular religion, race, or nationality; rather it is a tactic, a method deliberately chosen by those who reject peaceful means of promoting their cause and instead turn to violence. Obviously not all terrorists share the same goals-- indeed, there are many cases where terrorists with diametrically opposed views are fighting against one another. But terrorists seem to hold in common a belief that they are above the law and a common disregard for human life. Unfortunately, we have homegrown terrorists right here in America: People like Timothy McVeigh who bombed the Federal building in Oklahoma City and whoever is responsible for the anthrax attacks of last year. America has also been plagued by numerous acts of violence by extremists in the anti-abortion movement. One of their victims was Barnett Slepian, a husband and a father of four. He was killed in his family's home in Buffalo, New York 3 1/2 years ago shortly after returning from synagogue where he had gone to mourn his father's death. Barnett Slepian was a gynecologist and obstetrician. He provided health care to women and delivered babies.”