[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 278 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 278

   Concerning the outbreak of terrorist violence in the Middle East.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 19, 2001

    Mr. Weldon of Florida (for himself and Mr. Pence) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                        International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Concerning the outbreak of terrorist violence in the Middle East.

Whereas the United States is engaged in a war against terrorists and terrorist 
        organizations involved in the attack on the World Trade Center and the 
        Pentagon that occurred on September 11, 2001, and against the 
        perpetrators of other acts of terrorism against our Nation;
Whereas the United States is fully committed to engagement and pursuing peace in 
        the Middle East;
Whereas the President has declared that he will use any and all means available 
        to bring to justice the perpetrators of these acts of terrorism and to 
        prevent future acts of terrorism against the people of the United 
        States; and
Whereas Israel has fallen victim to numerous similar unspeakable acts of 
        violence committed by terrorists against the people of Israel: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) expresses its solidarity with the people of Israel in 
        using all appropriate methods to end terrorist violence against 
        Israel;
            (2) having embarked on a similar effort to eradicate global 
        terrorism, stands in solidarity with Israel and its objectives 
        to abolish terrorism and commends Israel for its cooperation in 
        this effort;
            (3) recognizes that any resolution to the Palestinian 
        homeland question can only be resolved so long as Israel's 
        right to exist in security is fully respected;
            (4) expresses its concern that the Palestinian Authority 
        has failed to effectively curb the incitement of violence which 
        contributes to a wider acceptance of acts of terrorism against 
        innocent civilians; and
            (5) expresses concern that the Palestinian Authority has 
        failed to respond quickly and forcefully to prevent acts of 
        terrorism and to bring to justice those individuals who have 
        committed acts of terrorism.
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