IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 221 
Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States 
and condemning the attack by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh on the integ-
rity and professionalism of some of those Americans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2007 
Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself, Ms. HOOLEY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of 
Texas, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. MALONEY 
of New York, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. KUCINICH, 
Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. 
KILPATRICK, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. STARK, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. 
WATSON, and Ms. CLARKE) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of 
the United States and condemning the attack by broad-
caster Rush Limbaugh on the integrity and profes-
sionalism of some of those Americans. 
Whereas on September 26, 2007, the broadcaster Rush 
Limbaugh told a nationwide radio audience that members 
of the Armed Forces who have expressed disagreement 
with current policies of the United States regarding mili-
tary activities in Iraq are ‘‘phony soldiers’’; and 
Whereas such a description constitutes an unwarranted slur 
on the integrity and professionalism of members of the 
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•HCON 221 IH 
Armed Forces who exercise their constitutional right to 
express their opinions regarding public policy in a man-
ner consistent with good order and discipline: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. Congress makes the following findings: 
(1) Americans serving in the United States 
Armed Forces have volunteered for such service and 
have not been drafted for that purpose. 
(2) Those who serve in the Armed Forces de-
serve the respect of all Americans for their willing-
ness to undertake that service. 
(3) Those who serve in the Armed Forces do 
not relinquish their constitutional right to express 
their opinions regarding public policy in a manner 
consistent with good order and discipline. 
(4) The dedication and honor of Americans 
serving in the Armed Forces should not be im-
pugned because of their exercise of such right. 
SEC. 2. Congress— 
(1) recognizes the service of all members of the 
Armed Forces serving in good standing and with 
honor to defend the United States, and the personal 
sacrifices made by them and their families; 
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(2) commits to judge the merits of the opinions 
of members of the Armed Forces regarding the poli-
cies of the United States, including those related to 
military actions in Iraq, without prejudice or per-
sonal bias, including refraining from unwarranted 
personal attacks; 
(3) condemns in the strongest possible terms 
the personal attacks made by the broadcaster Rush 
Limbaugh impugning the integrity and profes-
sionalism of Americans serving in the Armed Forces 
who have expressed opinions regarding military ac-
tions in Iraq; 
(4) honors all members of the Armed Forces 
and civilian personnel serving in harm’s way, as well 
as their families; and 
(5) pledges to debate any supplemental funding 
request or any policy decisions regarding the war in 
Iraq with the solemn respect and the commitment to 
integrity that the sacrifices of these members of the 
Armed Forces and civilian personnel deserve. 
Æ 
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