Title: A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and for other purposes.
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This resolution declares that the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), represents a measure of justice and relief to the victims of ISIS. The resolution also commends the members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community for their flawless plan and execution to capture or kill al-Baghdadi.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 394 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 394

  Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who 
carried out the mission that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 31, 2019

Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Graham, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Braun) submitted 
      the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who 
carried out the mission that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and for other 
                               purposes.

Whereas the world's number one wanted terrorist, Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim al-Badri, 
        also referred to by his nom de guerre Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed 
        after years of relentless pursuit by the United States;
Whereas President Donald J. Trump stated, ``Capturing or killing Baghdadi has 
        been the top national security priority of my Administration,'' and 
        ``The world is now a much safer place.'';
Whereas, on October 26, 2019, members of the United States Special Operations 
        Command flawlessly executed a daring and complex nighttime raid 
        coordinated with numerous partners to assault the compound in which Abu 
        Bakr al-Baghdadi was residing, ultimately leading to his demise;
Whereas Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said of the death of Abu Bakr al-
        Baghdadi, ``This is a devastating blow. This is not just their leader, 
        it's their founder. He was an inspirational leader in many ways. He 
        formed ISIS in 2014, he led to establishing the physical caliphate 
        throughout the region, so this is a major blow to them.''; and
Whereas, although all members of the raid force were able to return to a safe 
        location following the operation, two service members suffered minor 
        injuries and one military working dog was also injured: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) declares that the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 
        represents a measure of justice and relief for the innumerable 
        victims of ISIS;
            (2) commends the men and women and military working dogs of 
        the United States Armed Forces and the United States 
        intelligence community for their flawless plan and execution to 
        capture or kill the ISIS leader;
            (3) commends the President for ordering the successful 
        operation to locate and eliminate Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi;
            (4) recognizes the support from our allies and partners, 
        including the Syrian Kurds, for assisting with executing this 
        daring raid; and
            (5) reaffirms its commitment to disrupting, dismantling, 
        and defeating ISIS and affiliated radical Islamic terrorist 
        organizations around the world that threaten United States 
        national security, eliminating safe havens for terrorists, and 
        bringing terrorists to justice.
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