IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 764
Condemning the terrorist attack in Beslan, Russia, that occurred beginning 
on September 1, 2004, expressing condolences to the families of the 
individuals murdered in the terrorist attack, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
Mr. TANCREDO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the terrorist attack in Beslan, Russia, that oc-
curred beginning on September 1, 2004, expressing con-
dolences to the families of the individuals murdered in 
the terrorist attack, and for other purposes.
Whereas on September 1, 2004, terrorists attacked Middle 
School No. 1 in Beslan, Russia; 
Whereas more than 300 innocent civilians were ultimately 
massacred by the terrorists, including women and chil-
dren; 
Whereas the acts of murder committed in Beslan, Russia, 
were a cowardly and brutal manifestation of international 
terrorism; 
Whereas various governments around the world have con-
demned the terrorist attack in the strongest possible
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terms, and the Government of the Russian Federation 
has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice at all costs; 
Whereas the United States and the rest of the civilized world 
abhor and denounce this hateful, repugnant, and loath-
some act of terrorism; 
Whereas terrorism continues to escalate throughout the 
world, making the safety and security of all people a mat-
ter of serious and growing concern; 
Whereas the United States and the Russian Federation share 
many values, including a common interest in building a 
safe, stable, peaceful, and prosperous world; 
Whereas the acts of terror and murder committed in Beslan 
show once again that terrorism respects neither bound-
aries nor borders; and 
Whereas terrorists around the world intend to harm every na-
tion that respects democracy, plurality, liberty, equality, 
and the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms 
the terrorist attack in Beslan, Russia, that occurred 
beginning on September 1, 2004; 
(2) expresses its condolences to the families of 
the individuals murdered in the terrorist attack; 
(3) expresses sympathies to the individuals in-
jured in the attack and conveys its hope for the 
rapid and complete recovery of all such individuals;
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(4) urges all nations to work cooperatively to 
eliminate terrorist organizations and their member-
ship who target the civilized world; and 
(5) urges the international community to work 
together to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 
terrorist attack in Beslan, Russia.
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terms, and the Government of the Russian Federation 
has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice at all costs; 
Whereas the United States and the rest of the civilized world 
abhor and denounce this hateful, repugnant, and loath-
some act of terrorism; 
Whereas terrorism continues to escalate throughout the 
world, making the safety and security of all people a mat-
ter of serious and growing concern; 
Whereas the United States and the Russian Federation share 
many values, including a common interest in building a 
safe, stable, peaceful, and prosperous world; 
Whereas the acts of terror and murder committed in Beslan 
show once again that terrorism respects neither bound-
aries nor borders; and 
Whereas terrorists around the world intend to harm every na-
tion that respects democracy, plurality, liberty, equality, 
and the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms 
the terrorist attack in Beslan, Russia, that occurred 
beginning on September 1, 2004; 
(2) expresses its condolences to the families of 
the individuals murdered in the terrorist attack; 
(3) expresses sympathies to the individuals in-
jured in the attack and conveys its hope for the 
rapid and complete recovery of all such individuals;
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(4) urges all nations to work cooperatively to 
eliminate terrorist organizations and their member-
ship who target the civilized world; and 
(5) urges the international community to work 
together to bring to justice the perpetrators of the 
terrorist attack in Beslan, Russia.
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