[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 686 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 686

 Condemning personal attacks on the honor, integrity and patriotism of 
        those with distinguished military service to our Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 27, 2007

Ms. Shea-Porter submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                   to the Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Condemning personal attacks on the honor, integrity and patriotism of 
        those with distinguished military service to our Nation.

Whereas the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and our veterans 
        deserve to be honored for their service, supported in their duties, and 
        defended when their patriotism is attacked;
Whereas in 2002, a Senator from Georgia who is a Vietnam veteran and the 
        recipient of a Silver Star and Bronze Star, and a triple amputee had his 
        courage and patriotism attacked in an advertisement in which he was 
        visually linked to Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein;
Whereas in 2004, a Senator from Massachusetts who is a Vietnam veteran and the 
        recipient of a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V, and three Purple 
        Hearts, was personally attacked and accused of dishonoring his country; 
        and
Whereas in 2007, a Senator from Nebraska who is a Vietnam veteran and the 
        recipient of two Purple Hearts and many other military decorations and 
        honors, was personally attacked and had his patriotism called into 
        question: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) reaffirms its strong support for all of the men and 
        women of the United States Armed Forces;
            (2) strongly condemns all such personal attacks on the 
        honor, integrity and patriotism of those with distinguished 
        military service to our Nation; and
            (3) encourages all individuals and organizations to refrain 
        from such personal attacks and to conduct the public discourse 
        with civility and with the highest respect for those who have 
        served our country honorably.
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