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| Congresswoman speaks out against Israeli attack |
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| yunus |
| 07/07/02 at 00:29:08 |
| Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney of Georgia is in trouble. She >distinguished herself recently, unlike her less daring >colleagues, by speaking out on behalf of the USS Liberty. She >made the following statement on June 6, 2002. > >=========================================================== > >"Mr. Speaker, I speak to commemorate and recognize the tragic >attack that took place against the U.S.S. Liberty on June 8, >1967. Although thirty-five years have come and gone since this >historic event, the survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty are still >struggling with the fact that their story has never been heard. > >"While there has never been an official investigation into this >event, we have learned from survivor accounts that for over 75 >minutes the Israeli Defense Forces attacked the U.S.S. Liberty, >killing 34 American soldiers and wounding an additional 172. With >over 85% of the crew either dead or wounded, they somehow managed >to keep the ship afloat after being hit by over 1000 rounds of >rocket, cannon, machine gun, napalm hits, and even a direct hit >from a torpedo. > >"This unprovoked attack took place in international waters, and by >a trusted ally. The only explanation given to the survivors and >their families as to why this attack took place was that it was >an accident and that their ship was not identified as being >American, regardless of the fact that our flag was proudly flown >throughout the attack. Unfortunately, that explanation is not >good enough for those whose lives have been impacted by this >attack, and it should not be good enough for the American people. >Let's not wait another thirty-five years before we provide the >survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty an official investigation into why >this attack took place and allow them to tell their story. We owe >them more than a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice; we owe >them the truth." > >=========================================================== > >Now, as so often happens, Israeli supporters are seeking to punish >Ms. McKinney by contributing heavily to her opponent in the >August primary election, hoping to unseat her. > >That is usually what happens to any elected person who dares to >act contrary to the wishes of the Israeli lobby. Israel >contributes to their opponent and they are soon out of office. >That is why so few elected Members of Congress lack the courage >to speak out on our behalf or for American interests over those >of Israel. > >Ms. McKinney is a notable exception. > >She knew the risks but she spoke out anyway. > >We cannot let her be punished for helping us. > >Please consider sending a check contribution to > >McKinney for Congress Post Office Box 371125 Decatur, GA 30037 > >Or phone (404) 243-5574 for more information. > |
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