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Senate
Resolution 81
By:
Senators Hill of the 32nd, Pearson of the 51st, Heath of the 31st, Schaefer of
the 50th, Douglas of the 17th and others
ADOPTED
SENATE
A
RESOLUTION
Condemning
the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic of Iran, condemning Iran's support
for terrorism, and holding Iranian sponsored terrorists and proxy forces and
countries responsible for their actions; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Iran continues its covert and overt nuclear program in defiance of the will of
the international community and international law; and
WHEREAS,
the Iranian nuclear program poses a direct threat to international peace and
security; and
WHEREAS,
the Iranian nuclear program threatens to destabilize the Middle East, possibly
leading to a nuclear arms race in the region; and
WHEREAS,
the Iranian regime has threatened to destroy the State of Israel;
and
WHEREAS,
Iran is the world's leading sponsor of terrorism; and
WHEREAS,
in a completely unprovoked attack that occurred in undisputed Israeli territory
on July 12, 2006, operatives of the terrorist group Hezbollah operating out of
southern Lebanon killed three Israeli soldiers and took two others hostage;
and
WHEREAS,
Hezbollah's strength derives significantly from the direct financial, military,
and political support it receives from Syria and Iran; and
WHEREAS,
Iranian Revolutionary Guards continue to operate in Lebanon, providing support
to Hezbollah and reportedly controlling its operational activities;
and
WHEREAS,
Hezbollah has failed to return the two kidnapped soldiers as required by United
Nations Security Council Resolution 1701;
and
WHEREAS, Hezbollah continues to rearm its military capability in direct violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701; and
WHEREAS, Hezbollah continues to rearm its military capability in direct violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701; and
WHEREAS,
Syria and Iran continue to be the primary bases of operations for terrorist
activity throughout the Middle East, including against U.S. military personnel
in Iraq; and
WHEREAS,
investment in these countries directly and indirectly results in support for
international terrorism.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
hereby:
1.
Condemn the government of Iran for continuing its nuclear program in defiance of
the will of the international community and international law;
2.
Condemn the governments of Iran and Syria for their continued support for
Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations;
3.
Condemn Hezbollah for failing to comply with United Nations Security Council
Resolution 1701 by failing to release the two kidnapped Israeli soldiers and for
its continued terrorist activity;
4.
Affirm that the clear intention of the international community, as expressed in
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, is that the flow of weapons to
Hezbollah should cease and that Hezbollah should be disarmed; and
5.
Urge the international community to impose meaningful sweeping sanctions on the
governments of Iran and Syria.