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Whereas the American people and the world are dismayed by 
revelations of abuses inflicted upon detainees at the Abu 
Ghraib prison in Baghdad; 
Whereas the military justice process so far has resulted in 
charges being brought against six individuals, three of 
whom have been recommended for trial by court martial; 
Whereas the investigation by the United States Central Com-
mand has identified problems of leadership, chain of com-
mand, and training that contributed to the instances of 
abuse; 
Whereas the Congress was not fully informed of the exist-
ence, or the seriousness, of those abuses or of the inves-
tigation of those abuses until after they had been dis-
closed in the national media; 
Whereas such abuses are offensive to the principles and val-
ues of the American people and the United States mili-
tary, are incompatible with the professionalism, dedica-
tion, standards and training required of individuals who 
serve in the United States military, and contradict the 
policies, orders, and laws of the United States and the 
United States military and undermine the ability of the 
United States military to achieve its mission in Iraq; 
Whereas the vast majority of members of the Armed Forces 
have upheld the highest possible standards of profes-
sionalism and morality in the face of illegal tactics and 
terrorist attacks and attempts on their lives; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have planned and 
conducted, frequently at great peril and cost, military op-
erations in a manner carefully intended to prevent or 
minimize injury to Iraqi civilians and property;
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Whereas over 138,000 members of the United States Armed 
Forces serving in Iraq, a total force comprised of active, 
National Guard, and Reserve personnel, are executing a 
courageous and determined mission to rebuild and reha-
bilitate a proud nation after liberating it from the tyr-
anny, oppression, and genocide of Saddam Hussein’s evil 
regime; 
Whereas the Department of Defense has awarded members 
of the Armed Forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom 
at least 3,767 Purple Hearts, as well as thousands of 
commendations for valor, including at least 4 Distin-
guished Service Crosses, 127 Silver Stars, and over 
16,000 Bronze Stars; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces, United States citi-
zens, over 30 Coalition partners, and patriotic Iraqis are 
working to finally return the government of Iraq to the 
Iraqi people after decades of despotism; 
Whereas since the deposing of Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi 
people have enjoyed substantial improvements in essential 
services, including major water, sewage, power, infra-
structure, transportation, telecommunications, and food 
security projects that already benefit millions more citi-
zens than under the Ba’ath Party regime; 
Whereas the quality of life for Iraqis has significantly im-
proved in the areas of food availability, health services, 
and educational opportunities since the downfall of the 
Hussein government; and 
Whereas security provided by the United States Armed 
Forces, the Coalition partners of the United States, and 
the Iraqi people has permitted the adoption by Iraq of a 
Transitional Administrative Law, with the promise of a
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sovereign Iraqi Interim Government, national elections, a 
constitution, and democracy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) deplores and condemns the abuse of persons 
in United States custody in Iraq, regardless of the 
circumstances of their detention; 
(2) declares that the alleged crimes of a handful 
of individuals should not detract from the commend-
able sacrifices of over 300,000 members of the 
United States Armed Forces who have served, or 
who are serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
(3) reaffirms and reinforces the American prin-
ciple that any and all individuals under the custody 
and care of the United States Armed Forces shall be 
afforded proper and humane treatment; 
(4) urges the Secretary of the Army to conduct 
a full and thorough investigation into any and all al-
legations of mistreatment or abuse of detainees in 
Iraq; 
(5) urges the Secretary of the Army and appro-
priate military authorities to undertake corrective 
action to address chain of command deficiencies and 
the systemic deficiencies identified in the incidents 
in question; 
(6) urges the Secretary of the Army to bring to 
swift justice any member of the Armed Forces who
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has violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice to 
ensure that their actions are not allowed to impugn 
the integrity of the United States Armed Forces or 
undermine the United States mission in Iraq; 
(7) reaffirms the need for Congress to be fre-
quently updated on the status of efforts by the De-
partment of Defense to address and resolve issues 
identified in this resolution; 
(8) expresses the deep appreciation of the Na-
tion to the courageous and honorable members of 
the Armed Forces who have selflessly served, or who 
are currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
(9) expresses the support and thanks of the Na-
tion to the families and friends of the soldiers, Ma-
rines, airmen, sailors, and Coast Guardsmen who 
have served, or who are serving, in Operation Iraqi 
Freedom; and 
(10) expresses the continuing solidarity and 
support of the House of Representatives and the 
American people for the partnership of the United 
States with the Iraqi people in building a viable 
Iraqi government and a secure nation.
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