A resolution memorializing the sailors of the Navy lost in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole (DDG-67) in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000; extending condolences to their families and other loved ones; extending sympathy to the members of the crew of that vessel who were injured in the attack and commending the entire crew for its performance and professionalism in saving the U.S.S. Cole.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 18, 2000

Declares that the Senate memorializes specified Navy sailors lost in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole, and extends condolences to their family members, other loved ones, and shipmates.Expresses the sense of the Senate that all the people of the United States join the Chief of Naval Operations and other members of the Navy in mourning the grievous loss of life among the members of the crew of the U.S.S. Cole.Declares that the Senate: (1) recognizes the loss, sacrifice, valor, and determination of the surviving members of members of the crew of the U.S.S. Cole; (2) extends sympathy to the 39 sailors of that crew injured in the attack on their vessel; and (3) commends the crew members for their remarkable performance, professionalism, skill, and success in fulfilling their duties to support and save the U.S.S. Cole following the attack.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R–ME

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Nov 14, 2000
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Oct 18, 2000
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10741-10742; text as passed Senate: CR S10742; text of measure as introduced: CR S10724)
Oct 18, 2000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10741-10742; text as passed Senate: CR S10742; text of measure as introduced: CR S10724)
Oct 18, 2000
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Discuss S.Res.379, 106th Congress: A resolution memorializing the sailors of the Navy lost in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole (DDG-67) in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000; extending condolences to their families and other loved ones; extending sympathy to the members of the crew of that vessel who were injured in the attack and commending the entire crew for its performance and professionalism in saving the U.S.S. Cole.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-resolution/379

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sres379/BILLS-106sres379ats.htm

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Analyze S.Res.379 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.379, 106th Congress: A resolution memorializing the sailors of the Navy lost in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole (DDG-67) in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000; extending condolences to their families and other loved ones; extending sympathy to the members of the crew of that vessel who were injured in the attack and commending the entire crew for its performance and professionalism in saving the U.S.S. Cole.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-resolution/379

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sres379/BILLS-106sres379ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-16T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.379, 106th Congress: A resolution memorializing the sailors of the Navy lost in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole (DDG-67) in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000; extending condolences to their families and other loved ones; extending sympathy to the members of the crew of that vessel who were injured in the attack and commending the entire crew for its performance and professionalism in saving the U.S.S. Cole.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-resolution/379

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sres379/BILLS-106sres379ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-16T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Res.379, 106th Congress: A resolution memorializing the sailors of the Navy lost in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole (DDG-67) in the port of Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000; extending condolences to their families and other loved ones; extending sympathy to the members of the crew of that vessel who were injured in the attack and commending the entire crew for its performance and professionalism in saving the U.S.S. Cole.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-resolution/379

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2000-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sres379/BILLS-106sres379ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2023-01-16T16:58:53Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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