[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 129 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 129

Expressing appreciation for the longstanding support and friendship of 
            the people and Government of the United Kingdom.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 27, 2003

  Mr. Vitter submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing appreciation for the longstanding support and friendship of 
            the people and Government of the United Kingdom.

Whereas there is a long history of consistent friendship and support between the 
        United States and the United Kingdom;
Whereas these two democracies share a unique relationship and bond that has 
        stood the test of time;
Whereas the shared history, customs, and language of this Anglo-American 
        alliance represent one of the strongest bonds of friendship and mutual 
        benefit in our Nation's history;
Whereas the current Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has shown tremendous support for 
        the United States in this time of armed conflict;
Whereas Prime Minister Blair has been a devout, resolute, and steady leader of 
        his people and government and an important ally to the United States;
Whereas Prime Minister Blair's support, and the support of the British 
        Government and the British people, is of paramount importance to the 
        United States;
Whereas the British House of Commons has voted to support their armed forces and 
        war effort to fight terrorism in Iraq;
Whereas the British military has sent more than 45,000 troops to the conflict in 
        Iraq, including members of the Royal Navy, Air Force and Army; and
Whereas shared principles and ideals have formed the basis of the enduring 
        friendship between these two nations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) is grateful for the support of the people and 
        Government of the United Kingdom;
            (2) commends Prime Minister Blair for his steadfast 
        friendship, resolute leadership, and unwavering support;
            (3) commends the bravery and courage of all members of the 
        British military that stand together with United States and 
        coalition forces in the current engagement in Iraq; and
            (4) hopes that this unique bond of friendship between the 
        United States and the United Kingdom continues in perpetuity.
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