[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 534 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 534
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
December 16, 2005.
Whereas the United States is supportive of a sovereign governing body in Iraq,
including the current government as well as future duly elected
governments and appointed officials;
Whereas Iraq, as do all sovereign nations, has the duty and responsibility to
indict, prosecute, and punish criminals within its jurisdiction;
Whereas the Iraqi Special Tribunal holds the sovereign power to prosecute
criminals;
Whereas certain accused individuals have allegedly committed egregious crimes
against humanity, genocide, and war crimes;
Whereas the people of a free and democratic Iraq deserve justice for the
horrific crimes inflicted upon them; and
Whereas the Iraqi Special Tribunal is empaneled to bring swift and impartial
justice for the people, victims, and the nation of Iraq: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives fully supports an independent
Iraqi judiciary and its efforts to serve the cause of justice in a free and
democratic Iraq.
Attest:
Clerk.