108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 104
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States Armed Forces, a total force com-
prised of active, National Guard, and Reserve personnel,
are now undertaking courageous and determined oper-
ations against the forces of Saddam Hussein’s regime;
Whereas the Senate and House of Representatives and the
American people have the greatest pride in the members
of the Armed Forces and strongly support them;
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Whereas the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–
338) stated that it should be the policy of the United
States to support efforts to remove the regime headed by
Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq and to promote the
emergence of a democratic government to replace that re-
gime;
Whereas on October 16, 2002, the President signed into law
House Joint Resolution 114 of the 107th Congress, the
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243), which pro-
vides congressional authorization for the use of military
force against Iraq;
Whereas the United Nations Security Council, in Security
Council Resolution 1441, adopted on November 8, 2002,
voted unanimously that Iraq ‘‘. . . will face serious con-
sequences as a result of its continued violations of its ob-
ligations’’ to disarm in accordance with all relevant
United Nations resolutions;
Whereas Iraq remains in material breach of the relevant
United Nations resolutions;
Whereas the United States has assembled and deployed an
allied military coalition to apply pressure on Saddam
Hussein to comply with the relevant United Nations reso-
lutions;
Whereas on March 18, 2003, the President transmitted to
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President pro tempore of the Senate the President’s de-
termination, consistent with the Authorization for Use of
Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public
Law 107–243), that reliance by the United States on fur-
ther diplomatic and other peaceful means alone will nei-
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ther adequately protect the national security of the
United States against the continuing threat posed by
Iraq nor likely lead to enforcement of all relevant United
Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq, and
that the President’s use of military force against Iraq is
consistent with necessary ongoing efforts by the United
States and other countries against international terrorists
and terrorist organizations, including those nations, orga-
nizations, or persons who planned, authorized, com-
mitted, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on
September 11, 2001;
Whereas on the evening of March 17, 2003, the President of
the United States issued Saddam Hussein and his sons
a final ultimatum to leave Iraq within 48 hours or face
United States military intervention;
Whereas, when Saddam Hussein failed to comply, the Presi-
dent ordered United States Armed Forces to commence
military operations against the forces of Saddam Hussein
during the evening of March 19, 2003, under the code
name of Operation Iraqi Freedom, in order to liberate
Iraq, remove Saddam Hussein from power, and neu-
tralize Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction;
Whereas the United States Armed Forces and allied forces
are performing their missions with great courage and dis-
tinction in carrying out air, land, and sea attacks against
Iraqi military targets; and
Whereas the ability of the Armed Forces to successfully per-
form their mission requires the support of their nation,
community, and families: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress expresses the unequivocal
support and appreciation of the Nation—
(1) to the President as Commander-in-Chief for
his firm leadership and decisive action in the con-
duct of military operations in Iraq as part of the on-
going Global War on Terrorism;
(2) to the members of the United States Armed
Forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, who are
carrying out their missions with excellence, patriot-
ism, and bravery; and
(3) to the families of the United States military
personnel serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, who
are providing support and prayers for their loved
ones currently engaged in military operations in
Iraq.
Passed the House of Representatives March 21 (leg-
islative day, March 20), 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 104
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the support and appreciation of the Na-
tion for the President and the members of the
Armed Forces who are participating in Operation
Iraqi Freedom.