[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 612 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 612
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
December 16, 2005.
Whereas the Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, the first to take place under
the newly ratified Iraqi Constitution, represented a crucial success in
the establishment of a democratic, constitutional order in Iraq; and
Whereas Iraqis, who by the millions defied terrorist threats to vote, were
protected by Iraqi security forces with the help of United States and
Coalition forces: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That--
(1) the House of Representatives is committed to achieving victory
in Iraq;
(2) the Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, was a crucial victory
for the Iraqi people and Iraq's new democracy, and a defeat for the
terrorists who seek to destroy that democracy;
(3) the House of Representatives encourages all Americans to express
solidarity with the Iraqi people as they take another step toward their
goal of a free, open, and democratic society;
(4) the successful Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, required the
presence of United States Armed Forces, United States-trained Iraqi
forces, and Coalition forces;
(5) the continued presence of United States Armed Forces in Iraq
will be required only until Iraqi forces can stand up so our forces can
stand down, and no longer than is required for that purpose;
(6) setting an artificial timetable for the withdrawal of United
States Armed Forces from Iraq, or immediately terminating their
deployment in Iraq and redeploying them elsewhere in the region, is
fundamentally inconsistent with achieving victory in Iraq;
(7) the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the
tremendous sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed
Forces and their families, along with the members of Iraqi and Coalition
forces; and
(8) the House of Representatives has unshakable confidence that,
with the support of the American people and the Congress, United States
Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition forces, shall achieve
victory in Iraq.
Attest:
Clerk.