[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S3300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE SENATE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED 
STATES ARMED FORCES WHO ARE ENGAGED IN MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST THE 
                     FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA

  Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
submitted earlier today by Senator Lott regarding support of troops 
engaged in military operations in Yugoslavia be considered agreed to, 
the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the 
table, and that all Senators be added as cosponsors of the resolution.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 74) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

       Whereas the President has authorized United States 
     participation in NATO military operations against the Federal 
     Republic of Yugoslavia;
       Whereas up to 22,000 members of the Armed Forces are 
     presently involved in operations in and around the Balkans 
     region with the active participation of NATO and other 
     coalition forces; and
       Whereas the Senate and the American people have the 
     greatest pride in the members of the Armed Forces and 
     strongly support them: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate supports the members of the 
     United States Armed Forces who are engaged in military 
     operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and 
     recognizes their professionalism, dedication, patriotism, and 
     courage.





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