September 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 157 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF 
                              NON-VIOLENCE

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 2019

  Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to support the goals and ideals 
of the International Day of Non-Violence by introducing legislation in 
the same name. This resolution calls on Congress to officially 
recognize October 2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence in the 
United States and encourages Americans to observe this day with 
appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
   Mohandas ``Mahatma'' Gandhi once said, ``I object to violence 
because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the 
evil it does is permanent.'' This pioneer of non-violence political 
protest fought for India's independence from colonial rule through 
education, tolerance, and other means. He believed that one must use 
peace, respect, and community activism in order to create social 
change. Mahatma Gandhi's philosophies inspired Martin Luther King, Jr. 
and led the United Nations General Assembly to choose his birthday, 
October 2nd, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
   I urge my colleagues to join me in commemorating Gandhi's birthday 
by celebrating and redoubling our efforts to strive for non-violent 
solutions to address the world's injustices.

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