[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 244 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 244
Congratulating Shirin Ebadi for winning the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and
commending her for her lifetime of work to promote democracy and human
rights.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 16, 2003
Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Lugar, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr.
Lautenberg, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Kerry, Mr.
Feingold, and Mr. Hagel) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
November 6, 2003
Committe discharged; considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating Shirin Ebadi for winning the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and
commending her for her lifetime of work to promote democracy and human
rights.
Whereas Shirin Ebadi is the winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize;
Whereas Shirin Ebadi has fought to support basic human rights in Iran through
her work as a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist;
Whereas Shirin Ebadi believes that conflict should be resolved peacefully
through dialogue and mutual understanding;
Whereas Shirin Ebadi supports democracy and democratic elections and has
defended those who have been attacked for exercising their freedom of
speech;
Whereas Shirin Ebadi argues for an interpretation of Islamic law that is in
harmony with democracy and vital human rights such as equality before
the law, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech;
Whereas Shirin Ebadi has been a leader in promoting the human rights of women
and girls; and
Whereas Shirin Ebadi has been arrested numerous times for her courageous defense
of basic human rights and democratic ideals, sacrificing her own freedom
for the freedom of others: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates Shirin Ebadi for winning the 2003 Nobel
Peace Prize; and
(2) commends Shirin Ebadi for her lifetime of work to
promote democracy and human rights.
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