[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 598 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 598

 Expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and 
  condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the 
                                Levant.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 10, 2014

   Mr. Donnelly (for himself and Mr. Coats) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and 
  condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the 
                                Levant.

Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig was a tireless humanitarian who devoted his 
        life to helping those most in need;
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig saved lives across Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria, 
        particularly through the nongovernmental organization he founded, 
        Special Emergency Response and Assistance;
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig represented the best qualities of humanity 
        through his work administering medical aid, food and shelter to the 
        people most impacted by the war in Syria;
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig served with honor as a United States Army 
        Ranger;
Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this preamble 
        as ``ISIL'') is a terrorist organization that has committed widespread 
        acts of violence against innocent civilians throughout Iraq and Syria, 
        forcing many people to flee their homeland;
Whereas ISIL has carried out grave atrocities targeting Muslims and religious 
        and ethnic minorities in the region, including women and children, for 
        enslavement, torture, and massacre;
Whereas ISIL has captured and assassinated journalists and humanitarian and 
        health workers, deepening the suffering of a war-torn region;
Whereas ISIL is responsible for the murder of United States citizens; and
Whereas ISIL continues to hold hostages in contravention of international law: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE SENATE.

    The Senate--
            (1) mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig;
            (2) expresses condolences to the family and loved ones of 
        Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig;
            (3) condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of 
        Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this resolution as 
        ``ISIL''), including the targeting of innocent civilians, 
        journalists, and aid workers; and
            (4) urges the United States and the international 
        community, working in partnership with the governments and 
        citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by 
        ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the 
        conflict.

SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

    Nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization 
to use force.
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