(Houston,
Texas - 9/11/2001) - Palestine Affairs Council, the Palestinian American
Congress and Houstonians for Peace & Justice in the Holy Land condemn
in the strongest terms possible the vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism
against the United States. We join with all Americans in calling for the swift
apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No cause could ever be
assisted by such immoral acts.
The Christian and Muslim Palestinians
and larger Arab community in Houston and the United States are shocked and saddened by this devastating tragedy.
We wish to express our condolences
to the families of those who were killed or injured.
We further call on all members of the Arab, Muslim and Christian-Arab communities to
offer whatever help they can to the victims and their families. Local
Arab and Muslim relief agencies are contacting their counterparts to offer support in
the recovery efforts. Individuals are donating blood. ISGH is sponsoring
a blood drive and the Arab American Cultural and Community Center is offering
their site as a blood drive location.
We call on media professionals to exercise restraint and not draw
premature conclusions as to who was responsible for the attacks.
Palestine Affairs Council