A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.

Declares that the Senate: (1) stands in solidarity with Israel as it takes necessary steps to provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas; (2) remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense; and (3) will continue to assist Israel in strengthening its homeland defenses.

Condemns Palestinian suicide bombings.

Demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas.

Urges: (1) all Arab states, particularly Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to declare their unqualified opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide bombing, and to act in concert with the United States to stop the violence; and (2) all parties in the region to pursue vigorous efforts to establish comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 247 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 247

   Expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 22, 2002

   Mr. Lieberman (for himself, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Mr. Daschle, Mr. 
Cleland, and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.

Whereas the United States and Israel are now engaged in a common struggle 
        against terrorism and are on the frontlines of a conflict thrust upon 
        them against their will;
Whereas President George W. Bush declared on November 21, 2001, ``We fight the 
        terrorists and we fight all of those who give them aid. America has a 
        message for the nations of the world: If you harbor terrorists, you are 
        terrorists. If you train or arm a terrorist, you are a terrorist. If you 
        feed a terrorist or fund a terrorist, you are a terrorist, and you will 
        be held accountable by the United States and our friends.''; and
Whereas the United States has committed to provide resources to states on the 
        frontline in the war against terrorism: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) stands in solidarity with Israel, a frontline state in 
        the war against terrorism, as it takes necessary steps to 
        provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist 
        infrastructure in the Palestinian areas;
            (2) remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense;
            (3) will continue to assist Israel in strengthening its 
        homeland defenses;
            (4) condemns Palestinian suicide bombings;
            (5) demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its 
        commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the 
        Palestinian areas;
            (6) urges all Arab states, particularly the United States' 
        allies, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to declare their unqualified 
        opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide 
        bombing, and to act in concert with the United States to stop 
        the violence; and
            (7) urges all parties in the region to pursue vigorously 
        efforts to establish a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace 
        in the Middle East.
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