[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6744]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 390--EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE STATE OF QATAR'S 
   EFFORTS TO ASSIST THE UNITED STATES DURING OPERATION ALLIES REFUGE

  Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.:

                              S. Res. 390

       Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful 
     permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families 
     sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban's takeover of the 
     Islamic Republic of Afghanistan;
       Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in 
     assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people 
     from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime;
       Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central 
     transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to 
     exit Afghanistan; and
       Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, 
     ``Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was 
     indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. 
     personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk.'': 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and 
     support of Operation Allies Refuge; and
       (2) appreciates the State of Qatar's support to temporarily 
     house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for 
     follow-on movement.

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