Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and professional reputation of General David H. Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Recognizes the service of General David H. Petraeus, and other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing, in defense of the United States, as well as the personal sacrifices made by General Petraeus and his family, and other members of the Armed Forces and their families.

Commits to judging the merits of the sworn testimony of General Petraeus without prejudice or personal bias.

Condemns the personal attacks on the integrity and professionalism of General Petraeus made by the advocacy group MoveOn.org.

Honors all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, and their families.

Pledges to move forward on all policy debate regarding the war in Iraq with the respect and commitment to intellectual integrity that the sacrifices of these members and civilian personnel deserve.

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Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R–OH

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Sep 10, 2007
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HRES 647 · Commending General David H. Petraeus for his exemplary service to the United States and for his leadership as Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq and condemning in the strongest possible terms the reprehensible efforts of certain persons questioning the honesty, integrity, and service of General Petraeus.

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Discuss H.Res.644, 110th Congress: Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and professional reputation of General David H. Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/644

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Discuss H.Res.644, 110th Congress: Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and professional reputation of General David H. Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/644

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2007-09-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres644/BILLS-110hres644ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:18:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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