HCONRES 170
99th Congress
House
International Affairs
Air piracy
Aviation
Crime prevention
Government liability
Government liability (International law)
Hostages
Lebanon
Terrorism
A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.
Introduced: June 21, 1985
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Introduced
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jun 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jun 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Jun 21, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 21, 1985
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports U.S. policy which rejects capitulating to international terrorist demands. Expresses the House of Representatives' hope for the safe return of all U.S. hostages (in Lebanon), just compensation for their suffering, and just punishment and retribution for the crimes and atrocities committed by the terrorists.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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