PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61. (consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179)
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 20, 2003
Commends and supports the efforts and leadership of the President, as Commander in Chief, in the conflict against Iraq.Commends, and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to all members of the United States Armed Forces (whether on active duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves) and the civilian employees who support their efforts, as well as the men and women of civilian national security agencies who are participating in the military operations in the Persian Gulf region, for their professional excellence, dedicated patriotism and exemplary bravery.Commends and expresses the gratitude of the Nation to the family members of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians serving in operations against Iraq who have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their loved ones.Expresses the deep condolences of the Senate to the families of brave Americans who have lost their lives in this undertaking, over many years, against Iraq.Joins all Americans in remembering those who lost their lives during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in 1991, those still missing from that conflict, including Captain Scott Speicher, USN, and the thousands of Americans who have lost their lives in terrorist attacks over the years, and in the Global War on Terrorism.Expresses sincere gratitude to British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his government for their courageous and steadfast support, as well as gratitude to other allied nations for their military support, logistical support, and other assistance in the campaign against Saddam Hussein's regime.
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Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61. (consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179)
Senate roll call 61 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 61.(consideration: CR S4075-4107; text as passed Senate: CR S4106-4107; text of measure as introduced Senate: CR S4179)
Senate roll call 61 · Individual votesIntroduced in Senate
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