[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 25 (Friday, March 8, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

                                 ______
                                 

      SENATE RESOLUTION 222--COMMENDING AND SUPPORTING THE TROOPS

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

                              S. Res. 222

       Whereas, Al Qaeda, which attacked the United States on 
     September 11 and killed thousands of people, remains a threat 
     to the national security of the United States;
       Whereas, the servicemen and women of the United States, who 
     have undertaken more than twenty weeks of courageous and 
     successful operations, are currently engaged in the largest 
     ground combat operation in Afghanistan since the October 7, 
     2001 start of U.S. and allied military efforts;
       Whereas, United States military personnel face tremendous 
     risks in Afghanistan, as evidenced by the fierce attacks that 
     killed at least 8 American servicemen and injured more than 
     30 American servicemen during the conduct of Operation 
     Anaconda;
       Whereas, we are engaged in an unprecedented global 
     conflict, one that presents many new and dangerous challenges 
     to the men and women of the Armed Forces;
       Whereas, the Senate has supported all of the President's 
     requests to meet this deadly new threat to world peace;
       Whereas, this conflict will require our unflinching 
     resolve, and the first priority of the Congress is to provide 
     our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines with the necessary 
     resources and tools required for victory;
       Whereas, the United States remains steadfastly determined 
     to bring to justice the perpetrators of the September 11 
     attacks against America.
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate, That
       (1) The Senate expresses the gratitude of the Nation to:
       (A) The United States Armed Forces who are participating in 
     Operation Enduring Freedom.
       (B) The families of American service men and women 
     participating in Operation Enduring Freedom, who have borne 
     the burden of separation from their loved ones, and staunchly 
     supported them during this effort.
       (2) The Senate expresses its condolences to the families of 
     the brave American service personnel who have lost their 
     lives defending America in the war against terrorism.
       (3) The Senate reaffirms that it stands united with the 
     President in the ongoing effort to defeat terrorism.

                          ____________________