[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 559 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 559

Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed in the 
 terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid that occurred on March 11, 2004, 
  and expressing deepest sympathy to the individuals injured in those 
           attacks and to the people of the Kingdom of Spain.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 11, 2004

Mr. Gibbons (for himself, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Foley, and Ms. Dunn) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                        International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed in the 
 terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid that occurred on March 11, 2004, 
  and expressing deepest sympathy to the individuals injured in those 
           attacks and to the people of the Kingdom of Spain.

Whereas on March 11, 2004, three commuter trains in Madrid were hit by near-
        simultaneous bomb explosions during the morning rush hour;
Whereas close to 200 individuals were killed and more than 1,000 individuals 
        were wounded in the worst terrorist attacks in the history of the 
        Kingdom of Spain;
Whereas these terrorist bombing attacks were maliciously timed to caused the 
        most damage at the height of rush hour in Madrid;
Whereas Spain's own political process was disrupted by these callous acts of 
        violence;
Whereas the United States deeply appreciates the leadership shown by the 
        President of Spain, Jose Maria Aznar, and the country of Spain in its 
        efforts to eradicate terrorism in Spain and worldwide;
Whereas the leaders of Spain have developed a ``spot and stop'' program to 
        identify and capture terrorists who attempt to find sanctuary in Spain;
Whereas Spain's vigorous investigation of extremist and terrorist organizations 
        has resulted in substantial gains in the war on terrorism, including 
        gains against al Qaeda and the Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) 
        terrorist organization;
Whereas the atrocious acts of violence committed on March 11, 2004, in Madrid 
        show yet again that terrorism knows no borders;
Whereas Spain has remained an outspoken supporter of the United States even when 
        it encounters resistance from other countries because of such support;
Whereas the United States will continue to stand together with Spain against the 
        threat of international terrorism to both the United States and Spain 
        and to all peace-loving countries;
Whereas Spain is an advocate for the ideals of freedom and democracy and has 
        committed its resources to winning the international war on terrorism; 
        and
Whereas the people of the United States stand together with the people of Spain 
        in this time of need: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its condolences to the families of the 
        individuals killed in the terrorist bombing attacks in Madrid 
        that occurred on March 11, 2004, and expresses its deepest 
        sympathy to the individuals injured in such attacks and to the 
        people of the Kingdom of Spain;
            (2) supports the provision of appropriate assistance from 
        the United States to the people of Spain in this time of grief 
        and mourning; and
            (3) appeals to the United States Government to continue to 
        work with the Government of Spain as an ally in the fight 
        against terrorism.
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