A concurrent resolution to reaffirm United States security interests in the Persian Gulf and to recognize the vital contribution that United States Armed Forces personnel have made to promoting those interests.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a negotiated settlement to the conflict in the Persian Gulf region is in the best interests of all nations; (2) the President should continue his efforts to achieve a negotiated settlement to the conflict; (3) the positioning of U.S. armed forces was pursued to preserve international freedom of the seas and to protect nonbelligerent shipping; and (4) the U.S. armed forces personnel involved in that area should be congratulated and medals or other decorations should be awarded.