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






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 688

  Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for 
  their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering 
  support of the United States in the effort to combat international 
                               terrorism.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 22, 2004

   Mr. Nunes (for himself, Mr. Pombo, and Mr. Cardoza) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                        International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Commending the Government of Portugal and the Portuguese people for 
  their long-standing friendship, stalwart leadership, and unwavering 
  support of the United States in the effort to combat international 
                               terrorism.

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 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, by the House of Representatives, 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.
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