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S.Res.565 / 109th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)

Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 11, 2006

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Commemorates the life of each individual who died as a result of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Extends deepest condolences to the victims, as well as to their families, friends, and loved ones.

Condemns the attacks, the terrorists who perpetrated them, and their sponsors.

Commits to support the necessary steps to defeat terrorists who plot to harm the American people.

Recommits the Senate and the Nation to bringing the perpetrators of the attacks and their sponsors to justice.

Honors members of the Armed Forces, law enforcement personnel, first responders, members of the intelligence community, and others who have bravely participated in the War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001.

Declares September 11, 2006, to be a National Day of Remembrance, in commemoration of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.

Declares that when the Senate adjourns today (September 11, 2006), it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to each individual who died as a result of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

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Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN

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    1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)

    2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9319; text as passed Senate: CR S9319; text of measure as introduced: CR S9311)

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