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H.Res.869 / 109th Congress

Informing the American people of our Nation's progress in the world War on Terror, defining the situation and the stakes in the battle against the terrorist enemy in the sovereign, democratic, and united nation of Iraq, and declaring the unwavering dedication of the United States to defend humanity, expand liberty, defeat the terrorist enemy, and win the world War on Terror.

Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 14, 2006

Condemns the terrorist enemy for commencing the world's unsought world War on Terror by murdering thousands of Americans and fellow human beings across the globe.

Affirms our Nation's devotion to our liberty and equality, and our defense of humanity from the terrorist enemy.

Recognizes: (1) the progress made in the world War on Terror in other nations; and (2) that the battle for a sovereign, democratic, and united Iraq is presently the central theater in the world War on Terror.

Reaffirms: (1) that the United States will never abandon a democracy under terrorist attack; and (2) the commitment of the United States and our allies to finish our mission in Iraq.

Recognizes and honors the sacrifices and courage of American, allied, and Iraqi citizen-soldiers and civilians.

Declares the United States will win the world War on Terror.

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Who introduced it

Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R–MI

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  • Armed Services Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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    1. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    2. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    3. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    5. Introduced in House

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