A concurrent resolution honoring the 19 United States servicemen who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia on June 25, 1996.
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 26, 2001
Recognizes, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, the sacrifice of the 19 servicemen who died in that attack. Calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to these brave soldiers and to remain ever vigilant for signs which may warn of a terrorist attack.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12985; text: CR S12985)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12985; text: CR S12985)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.
Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator Cleland without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator Cleland without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6929-6930)
Introduced in Senate
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