Thomas Daschle: “I join in thanking Senators Allen and Dodd for their work on this resolution. I join the majority leader in expressing…”

“I join in thanking Senators Allen and Dodd for their work on this resolution. I join the majority leader in expressing strong support for the efforts in the Senate this afternoon. It is entirely fitting and appropriate that we observe the moment of silence for the victims of this heinous attack on the citizens of Spain this morning. Our prayers are with the Spanish people as they search for survivors, care for their injured, and mourn their losses. Just last month, we heard a moving speech in the House Chamber from President Aznar. He made clear to us America does not stand alone in the war on terror. He made clear that the terrorists who attacked us on September 11 would fail, and he made clear that we would succeed together. The resolution says to President Aznar and his people that the American people will give the Spanish people everything they have given us: Our unshakable commitment that we will link arms to care for the victims and their families, our solemn word that we will not flinch in the face of these cowardly attacks, our enduring pledge that we will join forces to bring the perpetrators to justice. That is because this was not an attack on Spain alone but on all of us.”