[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 534 Engrossed in House (EH)]


H. Res. 534

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     December 16, 2005.
Whereas the United States is supportive of a sovereign governing body in Iraq, 
        including the current government as well as future duly elected 
        governments and appointed officials;
Whereas Iraq, as do all sovereign nations, has the duty and responsibility to 
        indict, prosecute, and punish criminals within its jurisdiction;
Whereas the Iraqi Special Tribunal holds the sovereign power to prosecute 
        criminals;
Whereas certain accused individuals have allegedly committed egregious crimes 
        against humanity, genocide, and war crimes;
Whereas the people of a free and democratic Iraq deserve justice for the 
        horrific crimes inflicted upon them; and
Whereas the Iraqi Special Tribunal is empaneled to bring swift and impartial 
        justice for the people, victims, and the nation of Iraq: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives fully supports an independent 
Iraqi judiciary and its efforts to serve the cause of justice in a free and 
democratic Iraq.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.