Congressional Statements

Condemn Terror Attacks Against India

Letter to Colleagues in House of Representatives

July 12, 2006

Dear Colleague:

As the death toll rises from yesterday's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, we should show our unity with our friend and ally India. The Government of India has remained a strong a supporter of the Global War on Terror and offered immediate assistance to the United States after the 9/11 terrorists attacks. Our shared values have made both our nations targets to those who wish to see an end to democracy and modern society.

The eight explosions on the commuter rail lines were an attempt to create terror in the financial center of India. The explosions occurred within 30 minutes starting at 6 p.m., creating chaos, destruction, and terror in Mumbai, a city of 16 million. The Indian people quickly responded to the attack by turning out in hundreds to donate blood, taking bed sheets to turn into stretchers and offering assistance and comfort to the victims of the attack. While the terrorists succeeded in there goal of taking innocent life, they failed to stop the people of Mumbai from going about their daily routines to show that terrorism will never win.

Please join us in cosponsoring a resolution condemning the heinous attacks on the commuter rail service and expressing sympathy for the people of the India in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

We urge you to co-sponsor this resolution so that India knows we are united after they suffered one of the worst terrorist's attacks in there history. If you have questions or want to cosponsor the resolution, please contact Gregg Sheiowitz (gregg.sheiowitz@mail.house.gov) with Rep. Crowley at 5-3965 or Dino Teppara (dino.teppara@mail.house.gov) with Rep. Wilson at 5-2452.

Sincerely,

Rep. Joseph Crowley
Rep. Joe Wilson