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Kay Bailey Hutchison: I want to add my comments to those that have been made regarding the bombing in Saudi Arabia that have stunned our…

On the recordJune 26, 1996
I want to add my comments to those that have been made regarding the bombing in Saudi Arabia that have stunned our Nation as well as theirs. It is horrifying to read that a bomb has gone off that leaves a 30-foot deep crater that is 80 feet wide. I am told that this was heard 8 miles away. Nineteen U.S. citizens lost their lives, 80 are injured, and a number of those very seriously. We could not start today's debate on the armed services bill without saying that our hearts go out to the families of those who are affected by this tragedy. It goes without saying that on a very bipartisan basis Congress will do everything possible to support the President in making sure that we find out who is responsible for this and that there is swift and firm retaliation.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Addressing the bombing in Saudi Arabia and its impact on U.S. citizens during a debate on the armed services bill.

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