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Sheila Jackson Lee: In the last 24 hours, we heard of the devastating attack in Pakistan and the words of the Taliban saying that it's in…

On the recordMay 13, 2011
In the last 24 hours, we heard of the devastating attack in Pakistan and the words of the Taliban saying that it's in retaliation for the capture and demise of Osama bin Laden. Earlier this week, I introduced H. Res. 240 to acknowledge all of those who sacrificed their lives to be able to go into battle to find Osama bin Laden, the intelligence community, President Obama, President Clinton, President Bush, with President Obama directing this very, very, very difficult mission and, as well, the brave men and women who participated and the Navy SEALs who went in and came out alive. But we must realize that we live in a very difficult time, and that time is a time of attack and retaliation. We will not be daunted, and we will stand in place to be able to celebrate those who are brave enough to fight this war on terror. To the people of Pakistan, we offer our sympathy. We will continue to work together for the betterment of those who believe in democratic values. ____________________
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas
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May 13, 2011

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