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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 429 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 429

Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose 
  tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United 
 States have led to the confiscation of over 350,000 pounds of cocaine 
                          at sea during 2007.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 25, 2008

   Mrs. Dole (for herself, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Burr, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. 
Snowe, and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was 
   referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose 
  tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United 
 States have led to the confiscation of over 350,000 pounds of cocaine 
                          at sea during 2007.

Whereas the estimated import value of the 350,000 pounds of cocaine confiscated 
        by the United States Coast Guard in 2007 is more than $4,700,000,000, or 
        nearly \1/2\ of the Coast Guard's annual budget;
Whereas the Coast Guard's at-sea drug interdictions are making a difference in 
        the lives of United States citizens, as evidenced by the reduced supply 
        of cocaine in more than 35 major cities throughout the United States;
Whereas keeping illegal drugs from reaching our shores, where they undermine 
        American values and threaten families, schools, and communities, 
        continues to be an important national priority;
Whereas, through robust interagency teamwork, collaboration with international 
        partners, and ever more effective tools and tactics, the Coast Guard has 
        removed more than 2,000,000 pounds of cocaine during the past 10 years 
        and will continue to tighten the web of detection and interdiction at 
        sea; and
Whereas the men and women of the Coast Guard who, while away from family and 
        hundreds of miles from our shores, execute this dangerous mission, as 
        well as other vital maritime safety, security, and environmental 
        protection missions, with quiet dedication and without need of public 
        recognition, continue to display selfless service in protecting the 
        Nation and the American people: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the United States Coast Guard, with its proud 
        217-year legacy of maritime law enforcement and border 
        protection, along with the brave men and women whose efforts 
        clearly demonstrate the honor, respect, and devotion to duty 
        that ensure the parents of the United States can sleep soundly 
        knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol; and
            (2) recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and 
        commitment that have allowed the Coast Guard to confiscate over 
        350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea in 2007.
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