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Condemns the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks in London, England.
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals killed and expresses sympathies to those individuals who were injured in the attacks.
Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of the United Kingdom.
Expresses readiness to provide any necessary assistance to the United Kingdom authorities, and to devote the necessary resources to pursue and bring to justice individuals and networks responsible for such attacks.
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[H. Res. 356 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 356
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in London,
England, on July 7, 2005.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 12, 2005
Mr. Hyde (for himself and Mr. Lantos) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
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RESOLUTION
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in London,
England, on July 7, 2005.
Whereas, on July 7, 2005, a series of explosions on public transportation
facilities in London, England, resulted in the death of scores of
civilians and the injury of hundreds of others;
Whereas the explosions had been planned and carried out by terrorists;
Whereas British first responders reacted swiftly and heroically to save and
assist civilian victims;
Whereas the people of London and of the United Kingdom have a history of bravery
and resolve in the face of terrorism and war;
Whereas the people and Government of the United Kingdom have been engaged in
common efforts with the people and Government of the United States in
every front in the Global War on Terrorism and in other efforts to
assure a safer and more secure world;
Whereas the people and Government of the United Kingdom have been making heroic
sacrifices in Afghanistan, in Iraq, and in the ongoing ``shadow war''
against terrorists around the world; and
Whereas President George W. Bush, then present in Gleneagles, Scotland, with
other world leaders, expressed the solidarity of the people and
Government of the United States with the people and Government of the
United Kingdom: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks
in London, England, on July 7, 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) joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the
solidarity of the people and Government of the United States
with the people and Government of the United Kingdom as the
recovery continues from these cowardly and inhuman attacks; and
(4) expresses its readiness to provide any necessary
assistance to the United Kingdom authorities and to devote the
necessary resources to bring to justice those individuals
responsible for the London attacks, and to pursue, disrupt,
undermine, and dismantle the networks which plan and carry out
such attacks.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5766-5768)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 356.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5808-5809)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 375).(text: CR 7/13/2005 H5766)
Roll Call #375 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 375). (text: CR 7/13/2005 H5766)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.