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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jan 20, 2015
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Condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the tragic loss of seventeen innocent lives, and extends deepest sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy.
Supports France's efforts to ensure that the individuals who committed or supported these attacks are brought to justice.
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Expresses concern regarding the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat they pose upon their return to their local communities.
Appreciates France's efforts to combat terrorism, aid the multinational effort to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and promote stability throughout the Middle East and West and North Africa.
Recognizes the growing threat posed by radical Islamist terrorist groups and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the multilateral fight against them.
Calls upon all nations to join a global effort to combat violent extremist ideologies and terrorist groups.
Remains committed to the defense of free expression, including religious freedom, as well as other universal values that the terrorists seek to destroy.
People & committees
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R–TX
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H416)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H416)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 37.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H416-418)
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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