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Condemns the terrorist attacks on the innocent people of Amman, Jordan, on November 9, 2005.
Expresses condolences to the victims' families and friends and extends sympathies to the injured.
Expresses the continued solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Declares the Senate's readiness to assist the Jordanian authorities' efforts to bring the responsible individuals to justice.
Calls upon the international community to strengthen efforts to: (1) defeat terrorists by dismantling terrorist networks and exposing the violent and nihilistic ideology of terrorism; (2) increase international cooperation to advance personal and religious freedoms, ethnic and racial tolerance, political liberty and pluralism, and economic prosperity; and (3) combat the social injustice, poverty, and extremism that bolsters terrorism.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[S. Res. 309 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 309
Expressing sympathy for the people of Jordan in the aftermath of the
deadly terrorist attacks in Amman on November 9, 2005.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 10, 2005
Mr. Frist (for himself, Mr. Reid, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Biden, Mr. Brownback,
and Mr. Chafee) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy for the people of Jordan in the aftermath of the
deadly terrorist attacks in Amman on November 9, 2005.
Whereas the United States and a broad international coalition are engaged in a
Global War on Terrorism;
Whereas on November 9, 2005, a series of explosions struck 3 hotels in Amman,
Jordan, killing at least 56 people and injuring at least 115 others;
Whereas the terrorist attacks on Amman, Jordan, were senseless and barbaric acts
carried out against innocent civilians;
Whereas Al Qaeda in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attacks in
Amman, Jordan;
Whereas the people and Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have been
targeted in several attempted terrorist attacks over the past few years;
Whereas the people of Jordan have a long and enduring friendship with the people
of the United States and their close cooperation in political, economic,
and humanitarian endeavors has benefitted both nations and the people of
the Middle East region;
Whereas the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a stalwart ally of the United States
in the global war against terrorism;
Whereas the people of the United States stand in solidarity with the people of
Jordan in fighting terrorism;
Whereas the Government of the United States immediately condemned the terrorist
attacks and extended the support and condolences of the people of the
United States to the people of Jordan; and
Whereas on September 12, 2001, in a letter to President George W. Bush
condemning the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United
States, King Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan stated that
``the people of Jordan join the people of the United States in our
absolute condemnation of the terrorist aggression against your nation
... our hearts reach out to the victims and their families, and we honor
the selfless men and women who have risked their lives to aid the
injured and suffering ... be assured that the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, its leaders and people stand with you against the perpetrators
of these terrorist atrocities. We denounce the violence and hatred they
represent.'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) condemns, in the strongest terms, the senseless and
barbaric terrorist attacks on the innocent people of Amman,
Jordan, on November 9, 2005;
(2) expresses its condolences to the families and friends
of those individuals who were killed in the attacks and
expresses its sympathies to those individuals who have been
injured;
(3) expresses the strong and continued solidarity of the
people and Government of the United States with the people and
Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as they recover
from these inhumane attacks;
(4) declares its readiness to support and assist the
authorities of Jordan in their efforts to bring to justice
those individuals responsible for the attacks; and
(5) calls upon the international community to renew and
strengthen efforts to--
(A) defeat terrorists by dismantling terrorist
networks and exposing the violent and nihilistic
ideology of terrorism;
(B) increase international cooperation to advance
personal and religious freedoms, ethnic and racial
tolerance, political liberty and pluralism, and
economic prosperity; and
(C) combat the social injustice, oppression,
poverty, and extremism that bolsters terrorism.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12709-12710; text as passed Senate: CR S12709-12710; text of measure as introduced: CR S12695)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12709-12710; text as passed Senate: CR S12709-12710; text of measure as introduced: CR S12695)
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