The Masih Family
c/o U.S. Embassy
Diplomatic Enclave
Ramna 5
PO Box 1048, PSC 1212, Box 2000
Unit 6220, Islamabad 09812-2000
PAKISTAN
Dear Masih Family:
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the brutal murder of Iqbal Masih.
Iqbal embodied the best in Pakistani youth and was an inspiration to all of us. He was a shining beacon of hope for a better life for all of the children in our world. His great courage and leadership at twelve years of age impressed and moved millions of people here in America and around the world to press for action against the enslavement and commercial exploitation of children everywhere.
We share in your profound grief and suffering over Iqbal's death. He had already accomplished so much in his brief life and we regret that he will not see the fulfillment of his efforts to help free the children of Pakistan and the world from the oppressive burden of forced labor. You have suffered a great personal loss and child workers everywhere have lost one of their most able and effective advocates. he will be missed.
We want you to know that we honor Iqbal's life and deeds will not let his cause be forgotten. we are even more firmly committed to continuing his fight to end child slavery in the carpet industry and wherever else it is exposed. Iqbal's life and memories of him can only help that fight. You have much to be proud of and his work will not be in vain.
Again, we are saddened by Iqbal's death and offer you our condolences and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Tom Harkin, U.S. Senator
George E. Brown, Jr., Member of Congress
Bernie Sanders, Member of Congress
Lane Evans, Member of Congress
Frank Wolf, Member of Congress
William Clay, Member of Congress
Joseph Moakley, Member of Congress
Luis Gutlerrez, Member of Congress
Barney Frank, Member of Congress
Sandy Levin, Member of Congress
Patricia Schroeder, Member of Congress
Neil Abercrombie, Member of Congress
Robert Underwood, Member of Congress
Sanford Bishop, Member of Congress
Frank Pallone, Member of Congress
Sherrod Brown, Member of Congress
Esteban Edward Torres, Member of Congress
Gerry Studds, Member of Congress
Jose' Serrano, Member of Congress
Peter Visclosky, Member of Congress
Lucille Roybal-Allard, Member of Congress
Byron Dorgan, U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator
Edward Kennedy, U.S. Senator
Paul Simon, U.S. Senator
Larry Pressler, U.S. Senator
Dale Bumpers, U.S. Senator
John D. Rockefeller, U.S. Senator
Christopher Dodd, U.S. Senator
Harris Fawell, Member of Congress
Mike Ward, Member of Congress
Ronald Dellums, Member of Congress
Gary Ackerman, Member of Congress
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