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Condemning the release of convicted terrorist Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi from a prison in Scotland to return home to Libya.
Introduced: September 10, 2009
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Sep 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 10, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Condemns the release of Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi, who was convicted for participating in the bombing of Pan Am 103 causing the deaths of 270 innocent people, including 189 U.S. citizens.
Extends deepest sympathies to the family members of the victims of Pan Am Flight 103.
Recognizes that this type of action sends a negative message to terrorists and undermines the judicial system in terrorist convictions.
Expresses concern for the celebration of Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi's return to Libya and urges the government of Libya to immediately place Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi under house arrest.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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