A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for during the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan.
Expresses the Senate's belief that the United States: (1) should undertake every reasonable effort to find and repatriate members of the Armed Forces who are missing and to repatriate members who are captured; (2) has a responsibility to keep the promises made to members of the Armed Forces who risk their lives on behalf of the people of the United States; and (3) while continuing to transition leadership roles in combat operations in Afghanistan to the people of Afghanistan, must continue fulfilling the promises made to members in a missing status or captured as a result of service in Afghanistan.
Expresses support for the U.S. Soldier's Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that "I will never leave a fallen comrade."
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S897)