SRES 247
107th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
American military assistance
Arab countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Bombings
Crime and Law Enforcement
Egypt
International cooperation
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Peace negotiations
Saudi Arabia
Suicide
Terrorism
A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.
Introduced: April 22, 2002
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Became law
Apr 22, 2002
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018)
Apr 22, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3018-3019)
Apr 22, 2002
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Declares that the Senate: (1) stands in solidarity with Israel as it takes necessary steps to provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas; (2) remains committed to Israel's right to self-defense; and (3) will continue to assist Israel in strengthening its homeland defenses.
Condemns Palestinian suicide bombings.
Demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas.
Urges: (1) all Arab states, particularly Egypt and Saudi Arabia, to declare their unqualified opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide bombing, and to act in concert with the United States to stop the violence; and (2) all parties in the region to pursue vigorous efforts to establish comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018)
Committees of jurisdiction
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