[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 688 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         July 14, 2004.
Whereas the United States and Portugal have a long history of consistent 
        friendship and support;
Whereas the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people have shown 
        tremendous support for the United States in this time of armed conflict;
Whereas Portugal has been a devout, resolute, and steadfast ally of the United 
        States;
Whereas the support of the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people is 
        of paramount importance to the United States;
Whereas the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people have committed a 
        full array of their country's resources to fight the terrorist threat 
        all over the world;
Whereas at the request of the United States and within the framework of United 
        Nations Security Council resolutions, Portugal has sent brave soldiers, 
        medical teams, police, flight crews, and other military personnel to 
        Iraq and has continued to authorize the use of Lajes Air Base, in 
        Azores, Portugal, for strategic staging in the War on Terrorism, 
        including the current engagement in Iraq; and
Whereas the democratic principles and ideals that Portugal and the United States 
        share have formed the basis of an enduring friendship which has stood 
        the test of time: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) is grateful for the support of the people and Government of 
        Portugal;
            (2) commends the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people 
        for their steadfast friendship, resolute leadership, and unwavering 
        support;
            (3) commends the bravery and courage of all members of the 
        Portuguese armed forces who have participated in the effort to bring an 
        end to international terrorism; and
            (4) expects the unique friendship between the United States and 
        Portugal to continue.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.