[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 408 Introduced in House (IH)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 408

 Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the 
                         Global War on Terror.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 19, 2006

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

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the 
                         Global War on Terror.

Whereas twenty-four Canadian citizens were killed as a result of the September 
        11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States;
Whereas Canada has provided humanitarian, diplomatic, and security personnel on 
        the invitation of the Government of Afghanistan since 2001;
Whereas Canada has contributed $650,000,000 in development aid to Afghanistan;
Whereas Afghanistan is Canada's largest recipient of bilateral development aid;
Whereas Canada has stationed 2,300 defense personnel who compromise Task Force 
        Afghanistan, in order to improve security in southern Afghanistan, which 
        encompasses the major Afghan city of Kandahar;
Whereas Canada has over 70 diplomatic officers who are dedicated to growing 
        democracy and equality in Afghanistan;
Whereas seventeen Canadians have given the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War 
        on Terror;
Whereas Canada's commitment to the Government of Afghanistan, under the 
        leadership of Prime Minister Hamid Karzai, was due to expire in February 
        2007;
Whereas on May 17, 2006, the Canadian Government led by Prime Minister Stephen 
        Harper requested that the Canadian House of Commons extend Canada's 
        commitment in the Global War on Terror;
Whereas on May 17, 2006, the Canadian Parliament voted to extend peace and 
        security operations in Afghanistan until 2009, to increase its 
        development assistance by $310 million, and to build a permanent and 
        secure embassy in Afghanistan; and
Whereas this was the latest sign of the renewed commitment of numerous United 
        States allies in the Global War on Terror: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That Congress--
            (1) commends the Government of Canada for its renewed and 
        long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror;
            (2) commends the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister 
        Stephen Harper for his steadfast commitment to democracy, human 
        rights, and freedom throughout the world;
            (3) commends the Government of Canada for working to secure 
        a democratic and equal Afghanistan;
            (4) commends the Government of Canada's commitment to 
        reducing poverty, combating narcotics, and ensuring a peaceful 
        and terror-free Afghanistan;
            (5) commends the Government of Canada for its three-pronged 
        commitment to Afghanistan: diplomacy, development, and defense; 
        and
            (6) expresses the gratitude and appreciation of the United 
        States for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the 
        Global War on Terror.
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