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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 15 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 15

 Expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces 
from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, 
  and accomplishments of the members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, 
                  humanitarians, allies, and partners.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 15, 2021

   Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Cramer, Mr. 
Marshall, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Daines, Mr. 
 Scott of Florida, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Rubio) submitted 
    the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Foreign Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
 Expressing the sense of Congress that the withdrawal of Armed Forces 
from Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, 
  and accomplishments of the members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, 
                  humanitarians, allies, and partners.

Whereas the United States was viciously attacked by the murderous terrorist 
        group al-Qaida on September 11, 2001;
Whereas al-Qaida was based in Afghanistan, which was governed by the ruthless 
        and oppressive Taliban regime;
Whereas the United States led an international coalition of military forces into 
        Afghanistan--

    (1) to destroy al-Qaida;

    (2) to kill or capture Osama bin Laden; and

    (3) to depose the Taliban government;

Whereas hundreds of thousands of members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, and 
        humanitarians deployed to Afghanistan or supported operations from afar;
Whereas for nearly 2 decades, the United States was spared from further major 
        attacks by international terror organizations; and
Whereas the withdrawal of the presence of the United States in Afghanistan led 
        to--

    (1) the collapse of the Afghan government;

    (2) the return of the Taliban to Afghan rule; and

    (3) great heartache for so many: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the men and women who undertook the efforts of the past 
        years in Afghanistan provided heroic service to the country;
            (2) the peace the United States experienced is a direct 
        result of the actions of the brave members of the Armed Forces, 
        diplomats, and humanitarians;
            (3) despite the chaotic end to operations in Afghanistan, 
        the service of the members of the Armed Forces is something to 
        be remembered, lauded, and honored; and
            (4) any veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment 
        from the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek available 
        resources and the comfort, guidance, and counsel of friends, 
        mentors, and caregivers.
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