[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 150 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 150

 Expressing gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of 
    Georgia for their support and commitment in combating Islamist 
 terrorism worldwide and their specific efforts to bring security and 
                   stability in Iraq and Afghanistan.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 17, 2007

 Mr. Rohrabacher submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
            was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of 
    Georgia for their support and commitment in combating Islamist 
 terrorism worldwide and their specific efforts to bring security and 
                   stability in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Whereas the Republic of Georgia has provided critical assistance and support in 
        the global war against Islamist militants;
Whereas Georgia has been a member of the Coalition of the Willing in Iraq since 
        its inception in 2003;
Whereas Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili recently stated that to help the 
        Iraqi people and Georgia's coalition partners bring stability and 
        security to Iraq, the 850 Georgian troops currently deployed to Iraq 
        will be increased to exceed 2,000 troops;
Whereas the additional Georgian troops are reportedly to be deployed by June 
        2007 along Iraq's border with Iran to help ensure that weapons from Iran 
        do not reach the hands of extremists who seek to foment sectarian 
        violence and instability in Iraq by targeting Coalition Forces, Iraqi 
        Security Forces, and innocent men, women and children;
Whereas, on August 23, 2006, Brig. Gen. Michael Barbero, deputy chief of 
        operations of the Joint Staff, stated that the Iranian regime is 
        providing funding, training, and equipment to Shiite militias in Iraq;
Whereas, on September 28, 2006, Maj. Gen. Richard Zahner, deputy chief of staff 
        for intelligence of the Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I), stated that 
        the labels on C-4 explosives found with Shiite militiamen in Iraq prove 
        that the explosives came from Iran, and also stated that only the 
        Iranian military apparatus controls access to such military-grade 
        explosives;
Whereas, on September 19, 2006, then-CENTCOM Commander, Gen. John Abizaid said 
        that United States forces had found weaponry in Iraq that likely came 
        from Iran, including a dual-warhead rocket-propelled-grenade RPG-29;
Whereas, on January 31, 2007, the commander of Multinational Corps-Iraq, Lt. 
        Gen. Ray Odierno, said that the United States had traced back to Iran 
        serial numbers of weapons captured in Iraq, which included Katyusha 
        rockets, rocket-propelled grenades, and roadside bombs;
Whereas, on February 11, 2007, United States military officials provided what 
        they said was specific evidence that Iran had supplied explosively 
        formed projectiles to Shiite militias;
Whereas the effective policing of the Iran-Iraq border is an integral component 
        to denying the Iranian regime the ability to support terrorists and 
        extremists within Iraq;
Whereas the contributions by Georgia to the military operations in Afghanistan 
        are also an important component in the war against global terrorism;
Whereas President Saakashvili also stated that Georgia would be increasing its 
        military commitment in Afghanistan, where approximately 100 Georgian 
        troops are presently deployed; and
Whereas Georgia is a friend and ally of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That Congress--
            (1) expresses its gratitude to the people and Government of 
        the Republic of Georgia for their support and commitment to 
        combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and for their specific 
        efforts in helping to bring security and stability in Iraq and 
        Afghanistan;
            (2) shares the view of the Government of Georgia that the 
        stabilization of Iraq is important to the surrounding region;
            (3) specifically notes and appreciates the efforts by the 
        Georgian contingent in the coalition in Iraq to intercept 
        supplies of arms entering Iraq from Iran; and
            (4) supports the people and Government of Georgia in their 
        pursuit of democratic reforms and economic development.
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