[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 639 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 17, 2007.
Whereas on September 4, 2007, German police arrested three individuals for 
        planning large-scale terrorist attacks against locations in Germany, 
        including sites frequented by Americans;
Whereas possible targets included Ramstein Air Base, which serves as 
        headquarters for United States Air Forces in Europe and is also a North 
        Atlantic Treaty Organization installation, and Frankfurt Airport, the 
        third largest airport in Europe;
Whereas according to German authorities, the three suspects belonged to a German 
        cell of Islamic Jihad Union, a radical Sunni group based in Central Asia 
        with links to Al Qaeda;
Whereas 300 police and other law enforcement officials were involved in the 
        investigation and 41 homes across Germany were raided in a highly well-
        planned operation;
Whereas German and United States authorities worked closely together in the 
        investigation;
Whereas United States intelligence agencies reportedly provided critical 
        information that alerted their German counterparts as to the travels of 
        the suspects between Germany and Pakistan and the suspects' affiliation 
        with the Islamic Jihad Union;
Whereas German authorities acted swiftly and decisively to prevent a horrific 
        attack that could have come within days of the arrests;
Whereas the successful collaborative action by United States and German 
        authorities prevented the possible deaths of many innocent people;
Whereas Germany and the United States have been close allies in the fight 
        against terrorism;
Whereas the law enforcement, intelligence, diplomatic, and military 
        organizations in Germany and the United States continue to work together 
        to combat the terrorist threat and prevent future attacks;
Whereas acts of terror have profoundly affected citizens of many different 
        countries across the globe; and
Whereas victory in the fight against terrorism is critical to preserve the 
        liberty and ensure the safety of all people: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the efforts of German law enforcement authorities in 
        preventing a large-scale terrorist attack on numerous targets in 
        Germany, including sites frequented by Americans;
            (2) recognizes the role of United States intelligence agencies in 
        providing critical information to German authorities in their 
        investigation and apprehension of the suspected terrorists and notes the 
        continuing importance of such United States intelligence efforts with 
        Germany;
            (3) commends the intelligence community of Germany for its 
        outstanding work in identifying the individuals suspected of seeking to 
        carry out this terrorist plot;
            (4) condemns those individuals who would use acts of violence 
        against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance;
            (5) urges the allies of the United States to remain steadfast in 
        their efforts to defeat international terrorism; and
            (6) expresses its readiness to provide any necessary assistance to 
        the Government of Germany in its counterterrorism efforts and to bring 
        to justice those individuals involved in this terrorist plot.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.