February 25, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 34 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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      CONDEMNING THE FEBRUARY 14, 2019, TERRORIST ATTACK IN INDIA

  (Mr. PERRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to condemn the senseless, 
cowardly, and horrific terrorist attack in India, the deadliest in 
three decades.
  On February 14 of this year, a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-
packed vehicle into a convoy, claiming the lives of 40 Indian 
paramilitary forces and wounding at least 44 others. The Pakistan-based 
militant group, Jaish-e-Muhammad, later claimed responsibility for the 
attack.
  We mourn the victims of this act of terror and call for continued 
action against any nation, to include Pakistan, that harbors terrorists 
and promotes violent extremism.
  India has announced its plans to diplomatically isolate Pakistan and 
cancel its preferential trade status. We support these efforts, Mr. 
Speaker. This attack only further strengthens our U.S.-India 
counterterrorism cooperation.
  To the nation of India, we mourn with you, we pray for you, and we 
stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time.

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