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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 12, 2008
Recognizes, on the 12th anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Calls upon the people of the United States to pause and pay tribute to those brave members of the Air Force.
Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died.
Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority.
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Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] · R–FL
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634)
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