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[H. Con. Res. 133 Referred in Senate (RFS)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 133


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 31, 1997

                                Received

                           September 11, 1997

             Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the terrorist bombing in 
                 the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997.

Whereas on July 30, 1997, two terrorist bombs exploded almost simultaneously in 
        the open market in Jerusalem killing at least 13 people and wounding 
        more than 150 others; and
Whereas this attack is a violent and vicious assault against the peace process 
        and against citizens of Israel: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) Expresses the deep condolences of the Congress and the 
        American people to the families of the victims and to the 
        people of Israel for the loss of life and the serious injuries 
        that have been suffered in the terrorist bombing in the 
        Jerusalem market and expresses the solidarity of the American 
        people with the people of Israel in the face of this tragic and 
        senseless act;
            (2) Reaffirms the determination of the Congress to join 
        with the government of Israel in fighting against international 
        terrorism;
            (3) Urges Yassir Arafat and officials of the Palestinian 
        Authority to undertake immediately unequivocal action to bring 
        to justice leaders of terrorist organizations and extremist 
        groups and to eliminate all weapons and explosives in the hands 
        of such groups;
            (4) Reaffirms the commitment of the Congress of the United 
        States to the peace process in the Middle East and urges all 
        parties to work together to bring lasting peace and security 
        without violence and terrorism to that region; and
            (5) Urges the President and appropriate Executive agencies 
        to provide all appropriate assistance to the government of 
        Israel to provide medical and other assistance to the victims 
        of this terrorist act, to bring to justice the terrorist 
        leaders behind this and similar acts of violence, and to work 
        to prevent such terrorist acts in the future.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 1997.

            Attest:

                                                ROBIN H. CARLE,

                                                                 Clerk.