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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 200
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the victims of the June 25, 1996,
terrorist bombing in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 200
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on June 25, 1996, a terrorist truck bomb outside
a military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
killed 19 members of the Armed Forces and wounded
hundreds of others;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces killed and wound-
ed in the bombing were defending the national security
interests of the United States;
•HCON 200 EH
Whereas the defense of United States national interests con-
tinues to require the forward deployment of members of
the Armed Forces to other countries;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces are called upon
to perform duties that place their lives at risk from ter-
rorist elements hostile to the United States;
Whereas global terrorism has demonstrated no respect for the
historic rules of war, no reluctance to strike against inno-
cent and defenseless individuals, and a willingness to en-
gage in tactics against which conventional defenses are
difficult;
Whereas it is the duty of the President and the military chain
of command to take all necessary steps to keep members
of the Armed Forces protected and as safe as the nature
of their mission permits;
Whereas the people of the United States stand with those
who have volunteered to serve their country and grieve at
the loss of those who, to quote Lincoln, ‘‘have given their
last full measure of devotion’’ to the security and well-
being of the United States;
Whereas those members of the Armed Forces serving in
Saudi Arabia and around the world demonstrate valor
and a faith in the American way of life that reflects hon-
orably not only on themselves but upon the country that
they represent; and
Whereas the military personnel who lost their lives on June
25, 1996, in the bombing in Dhahran died in the honor-
able service of their Nation and exemplified all that is
best and most virtuous in the American people: Now,
therefore, be it
•HCON 200 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
That Congress hereby—
(1) recognizes the 19 members of the Armed
Forces who died in the terrorist truck bombing in
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996, and hon-
ors them for their service and sacrifice;
(2) calls upon the Nation to hold fast the mem-
ory of those who died;
(3) extends its sympathies to the families of
those who died; and
(4) assures the members of the Armed Forces
serving anywhere in the world that their well-being
and interests will at all times be given the highest
priority.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
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(1) restore the Portrait Monument and place it
in the Rotunda of the Capitol for one year at which
time it shall be moved to a permanent site along
with an appropriate educational display, as deter-
mined by the commission created in section 3, and
an alternative statue recommended by the commis-
sion shall be placed in the Rotunda;
(2) make all necessary arrangements for a re-
dedication ceremony of the Portrait Monument in
the Rotunda in conjunction with the Woman Suf-
frage Statue Campaign; and
(3) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of
restoring or moving the statue.
SEC. 2. The Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to
be used at a time mutually agreed upon by the majority
leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives for a ceremony to commemorate and celebrate
the statue’s return to the Rotunda.
SEC. 3. A commission of 11 interested parties, includ-
ing Senators and Representatives, will be appointed. The
majority leader of the Senate will appoint three members
and the minority leader of the Senate will appoint two
members to the commission. The Speaker of the House
of Representatives will appoint one member, the majority
leader of the House of Representatives will appoint two
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 200
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the victims of the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing
in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Whereas on June 25, 1996, a terrorist truck bomb outside
a military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia,
killed 19 members of the Armed Forces and wounded
hundreds of others;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces killed and wound-
ed in the bombing were defending the national security
interests of the United States;
HCON 200 RDS
Whereas the defense of United States national interests con-
tinues to require the forward deployment of members of
the Armed Forces to other countries;
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces are called upon
to perform duties that place their lives at risk from ter-
rorist elements hostile to the United States;
Whereas global terrorism has demonstrated no respect for the
historic rules of war, no reluctance to strike against inno-
cent and defenseless individuals, and a willingness to en-
gage in tactics against which conventional defenses are
difficult;
Whereas it is the duty of the President and the military chain
of command to take all necessary steps to keep members
of the Armed Forces protected and as safe as the nature
of their mission permits;
Whereas the people of the United States stand with those
who have volunteered to serve their country and grieve at
the loss of those who, to quote Lincoln, ‘‘have given their
last full measure of devotion’’ to the security and well-
being of the United States;
Whereas those members of the Armed Forces serving in
Saudi Arabia and around the world demonstrate valor
and a faith in the American way of life that reflects hon-
orably not only on themselves but upon the country that
they represent; and
Whereas the military personnel who lost their lives on June
25, 1996, in the bombing in Dhahran died in the honor-
able service of their Nation and exemplified all that is
best and most virtuous in the American people: Now,
therefore, be it
HCON 200 RDS
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
That Congress hereby—
(1) recognizes the 19 members of the Armed
Forces who died in the terrorist truck bombing in
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996, and hon-
ors them for their service and sacrifice;
(2) calls upon the Nation to hold fast the mem-
ory of those who died;
(3) extends its sympathies to the families of
those who died; and
(4) assures the members of the Armed Forces
serving anywhere in the world that their well-being
and interests will at all times be given the highest
priority.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 201
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation
by the Secretary of Transportation of exceptions to the train whistle
requirement of section 20153 of title 49, United States Code.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 25, 1996
Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. RUSH, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. FLANA-
GAN, Mr. HYDE, Mr. CRANE, Mr. YATES, Mr. PORTER, Mr. WELLER,
Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. FAWELL, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. EWING, Mr. LAHOOD,
and Mr. DURBIN) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the
implementation by the Secretary of Transportation of
exceptions to the train whistle requirement of section
20153 of title 49, United States Code.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. TRAIN WHISTLE REQUIREMENT EXCEPTIONS.
It is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) in providing exceptions to the train whistle
requirement of section 20153 of title 49, United
States Code, the Secretary of Transportation should
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take into account the interests of the affected com-
munities and the past safety record at the grade
crossing (among other criteria); and
(2) whenever the Secretary determines that
supplementary safety measures are necessary to pro-
vide an exception to the train whistle requirement,
the Secretary should—
(A) allow as much as 3 years from the
date of that determination for the installation
of those measures; and
(B) work in partnership with affected com-
munities to provide technical assistance and to
develop a reasonable schedule for the installa-
tion of those measures.
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 202
Expressing the sense of the Congress that United States companies should
acquire technology that was developed by United States companies from
those companies instead of from their overseas competitors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 25, 1996
Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that United States
companies should acquire technology that was developed
by United States companies from those companies in-
stead of from their overseas competitors.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that,
when a United States company acquires technology that
has been developed by other United States companies with
the assistance of taxpayer dollars, that company should
acquire the technology from the company that developed
it instead of from overseas sources, so long as the United
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States source is offering a comparable product in terms
of both performance and cost.
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 203
Providing for an Adjournment of Both Houses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 26, 1996
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an Adjournment of both Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in consonance with section 132(a) of
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, when the
House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, August
1, 1996, Friday, August 2, 1996, or Saturday, August 3,
1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon on Wednes-
day, September 4, 1996, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to sec-
tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close
of business on Thursday, August 1, 1996, Friday, August
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2, 1996, Saturday, August 3, 1996, or Sunday, August
4, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Lead-
er or his designee in accordance with this resolution, it
stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 3, 1996, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the
motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second
day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to
section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 203
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 203
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in consonance with section 132(a) of
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, when the
House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, August
1, 1996, Friday, August 2, 1996, or Saturday, August 3,
•HCON 203 EH
1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon on Wednes-
day, September 4, 1996, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to sec-
tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close
of business on Thursday, August 1, 1996, Friday, August
2, 1996, Saturday, August 3, 1996, or Sunday, August
4, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Lead-
er or his designee in accordance with this resolution, it
stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 3, 1996, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the
motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second
day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to
section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
•HCON 203 EH
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 203
Agreed to July 31, 1996
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Concurrent Resolution
Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That, in consonance with section 132(a) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, August 1, 1996, Friday, August 2, 1996,
or Saturday, August 3, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the
Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon
on Wednesday, September 4, 1996, or until noon on the second
day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that
when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business
on Thursday, August 1, 1996, Friday, August 2, 1996, Saturday,
August 3, 1996, or Sunday, August 4, 1996, pursuant to a motion
made by the Majority Leader or his designee in accordance with
this resolution, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tues-
day, September 3, 1996, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the motion
to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day after Members
are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent
resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader
of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority
Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall
notify the Members of the House and Senate, respectively, to
H. Con. Res. 203—2
reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall
warrant it.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 203
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 26, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in consonance with section 132(a) of
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, when the
House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, August
1, 1996, Friday, August 2, 1996, or Saturday, August 3,
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Whereas the actions of some militia and paramilitary groups
and organizations specifically promoting violence con-
stitute a grave danger to American citizens and the insti-
tutions of American democracy, and threaten the very
foundation of freedom and democracy in America: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) armed conspiracies against the Government
of the United States or any of its agencies and per-
sonnel should be aggressively identified, dissolved,
and their perpetrators brought to justice by the fed-
eral authorities of law enforcement with the greatest
dispatch possible;
(2) the illegal possession of firearms, explosives,
or any substances or devices of destruction by any
individual or group should be prosecuted to the full
extent of all applicable laws by the Department of
Justice; and
(3) those legally possessing firearms, explosives,
or any substance or device of destruction, and in-
volved in any conspiracy to harm or destroy any
agency or property of the United States Govern-
ment, or any official of the United States Govern-
ment, or any person, should be promptly prosecuted
to the full extent of all applicable laws by the De-
partment of Justice, including those designed to pro-
HCON 203 RDS
1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon on Wednes-
day, September 4, 1996, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to sec-
tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close
of business on Thursday, August 1, 1996, Friday, August
2, 1996, Saturday, August 3, 1996, or Sunday, August
4, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Lead-
er or his designee in accordance with this resolution, it
stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 3, 1996, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the
motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second
day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to
section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
HCON 203 RDS
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives July 26, 1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By LINDA NAVE,
Deputy Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 204
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the tragic crash of Trans World
Airline Flight 800.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 26, 1996
Mr. FORBES (for himself, Mr. MCDADE, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. LAZIO of New
York, Mr. FRISA, Mr. KING, and Mr. ACKERMAN) submitted the follow-
ing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the tragic crash
of Trans World Airline Flight 800.
Whereas on July 17, 1996, Trans World Airline Flight 800
crashed en route from New York to Paris, France;
Whereas the crash resulted in a tragic loss of life estimated
at 229 individuals, including men, women, and children;
and
Whereas the cause of the crash is not yet known and is being
investigated by the Federal Government: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, the Congress expresses—
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arm all militias upon the withdrawal of non-
Lebanese forces from Lebanon;
(4) insofar as the democratic process is part of
Lebanon’s national character, the Congress urges
that Lebanon’s parliamentary elections proceed
unimpeded in a fair, open, and equitable manner;
and
(5) it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should use the guidelines set forth in
paragraphs (1) through (4) in formulating United
States policy toward Lebanon.
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(1) its condolences to the families, friends, and
loved ones of the victims of the crash of Trans
World Airline Flight 800;
(2) its gratitude for the tremendous outpouring
of love and support that the citizens of Long Island,
New York, and, indeed, all of the citizens of the
United States have shown following the crash, in-
cluding local law enforcement personnel, disaster of-
ficials and emergency personnel, the Coast Guard,
the National Transportation Safety Board, the Fed-
eral Bureau of Investigation, the American Red
Cross, the Salvation Army, and the multitude of
other volunteers; and
(3) its sincere hope that the cause of the crash
will be determined as soon as possible upon comple-
tion of a thorough investigation.
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 206
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the threat to the security
of American citizens and the United States Government posed by armed
militia and other paramilitary groups and organizations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 1, 1996
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for herself, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. NORTON, Mr.
FRAZER, Mr. FLAKE, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor-
ida, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr.
HILLIARD, Mr. WYNN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey,
Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. OWENS, Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana, Mr. CUMMINGS,
Miss COLLINS of Michigan, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. PASTOR,
Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. FOG-
LIETTA, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. COLEMAN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN-
SON of Texas, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr.
ENGEL, Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr.
GUTIERREZ, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. GIBBONS,
Mr. NADLER, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. CLAY, and Ms.
LOFGREN) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the threat
to the security of American citizens and the United
States Government posed by armed militia and other
paramilitary groups and organizations.
Whereas the Government of the United States and its agen-
cies are democratic institutions, created by and for the
people of the United States;
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Whereas the various agencies of the United States Govern-
ment derive their purpose and their character from the
expressed will of the American people, and may be al-
tered from time to time by peaceful means;
Whereas 168 American men, women and children were killed
in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Building in April 1995;
Whereas Federal law enforcement officials were threatened
and held at bay for 81 days in a Montana town by a
group of so-called ‘‘Freemen’’ while trying to exercise
their duty to uphold the law, at a cost of millions of dol-
lars to American taxpayers;
Whereas various spokespersons for self-described militia and
paramilitary organizations and groups have repeatedly
denounced the legitimacy of the United States Govern-
ment;
Whereas several members of an Arizona militia group were
recently arrested in possession of heavy armaments,
deadly bombs and explosive devices, and charged with
conspiring to use explosives to destroy buildings housing
Federal agencies;
Whereas experts have estimated that extremist anti-Govern-
ment militia groups and organizations in the United
States may number as many as 800, existing in more
than 40 States;
Whereas the democratic institutions of the United States and
the American people are protected from both foreign and
domestic enemies by a well trained military and multiple
layers of legitimate State and local police organizations;
and
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tect the United States Government against treason
and subversion.
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