[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 620 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 620

   Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on 
  October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the 
               victims of the attack and their families.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 14, 2017

   Mr. Ellison (for himself, Mr. Emmer, Mr. Stivers, Ms. Bass, Mrs. 
  Beatty, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Gallego, and Mr. 
  Heck) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on 
  October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the 
               victims of the attack and their families.

Whereas, on October 14, 2017, a truck bomb filled with military grade and 
        homemade explosives detonated at a busy intersection in the center of 
        Mogadishu, Somalia, and took the lives of more than 350 people and 
        injured more than 200 additional people;
Whereas at least three Americans, Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow, Mohamoud Elmi, and 
        Abukar Dahie, were killed in the attack;
Whereas the Somali Government believes that Al-Shabaab was responsible for the 
        attack, although no official claims of responsibility have yet been 
        made;
Whereas Al-Shabaab has previously avoided claiming responsibility for Al Shabaab 
        operations when it believes the operation may significantly damage its 
        public image among Somalis;
Whereas the Department of State condemned ``in the strongest terms the terrorist 
        attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14'';
Whereas the Department of State stated that ``the United States will continue to 
        stand with the Somali government, its people, and our international 
        allies to combat terrorism and support their efforts to achieve peace, 
        security, and prosperity'';
Whereas according to the Department of State's Country Report on Terrorism for 
        2016, Al-Shabaab is the most potent threat to regional stability in East 
        Africa;
Whereas the United States continues to support counterterrorism efforts in 
        coordination with the Government of Somalia, international partners, and 
        the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) mainly through capacity 
        building programs, advise and assist missions, and intelligence support;
Whereas Somalia's president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, declared three days of 
        national mourning in response to the attack;
Whereas the vibrant, bustling district of Mogadishu where the attack occurred is 
        characteristic of the city's revitalization, and the solidarity and 
        efforts by the city's residents to rebuild already are a testament to 
        their resilience; and
Whereas Somalia has been a strong partner to the United States: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, 
        Somalia, on October 14, 2017;
            (2) expresses its heartfelt condolences and deepest 
        sympathies for the victims of the attack and their families;
            (3) honors the memories of Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow, Mohamoud 
        Elmi, and Abukar Dahie, who were murdered in the horrific 
        terrorist attack;
            (4) recognizes the significant efforts to combat terrorism 
        by the Government of Somalia, the countries contributing troops 
        to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and United States 
        forces in Somalia;
            (5) reaffirms United States support for the Government of 
        Somalia's efforts to achieve peace, security, and prosperity 
        and combat terrorism in Somalia; and
            (6) renews the solidarity of the people and Government of 
        the United States with the people and Government of Somalia.
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