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IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 686 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2007 Ms. Shea-Porter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 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

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.