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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Aug 6, 2009
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Honors Captain Michael Scott Speicher for his service and sacrifice, and for giving his life fighting for the nation in Operation Desert Storm.
Honors Captain Speicher's family for their love and undying strength and determination to bring him home.
Encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue the nation's efforts in providing clear and accurate information about what happened to our fallen heroes, to determine the nature and cause of Captain Speicher's death, and to continue accounting for all who remain missing in action.
Honors the U.S. navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the DOD for their efforts in bringing Captain Speicher home.
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Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] · R–KS
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9060; text as passed Senate: CR S9060; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9060; text as passed Senate: CR S9060; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
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