109 HRES 989 EH: Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2006-09-26
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Whereas on August 10, 2006, British police arrested 24 people for plotting to commit acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights;
Whereas as of August 31, 2006, 12 citizens have been charged for their roles in the terror plot, including eight citizens charged with conspiracy to murder;
Whereas United Kingdom authorities acted swiftly and decisively to prevent a horrific attack on scores of innocent people;
Whereas the United Kingdom and the United States have been close allies in not only two World Wars and Operation Desert Storm, but also the Global War on Terror;
Whereas the intelligence and military communities of the United Kingdom and the United States continue to work together to win the Global War on Terror;
Whereas the threat of terrorism is a grave concern for all nations, regardless of geographical or other boundaries;
Whereas acts of terror have profoundly affected citizens across the globe, including those in Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States; and
Whereas victory in the Global War on Terror is a necessity to ensure the liberty and safety of all people: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
(1)commends the law enforcement authorities of the United Kingdom on their action to prevent a terrible attack from occurring;
(2)commends the intelligence community of the United Kingdom for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out this plot;
(3)condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance; and
(4)urges the allies of the United States in the Global War on Terror to remain steadfast in the execution of this important mission.
Karen L. HaasClerk.