*EPF306 02/27/2002
Text: Senate Passes Resolution of Condolence for Pearl Family
(S. Res. 212 condemns "barbaric act" against U.S. citizen) (310)

The Senate passed a resolution February 26 offering its condolences to the family of slain journalist Daniel Pearl.

By unanimous consent, the Senate approved Senate Resolution 212 (S. Res. 212), which condemned the murder of the American journalist, who was kidnapped in Pakistan January 23.

"The United States is determined to vigorously pursue and punish the perpetrators of this unjustified taking of human life," S. Res. 212 states.

Following is the text of Senate Resolution 212 from the Congressional Record:

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Senate
February 26, 2002

SENATE RESOLUTION 212--EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY OF DANIEL PEARL

Mr. LOTT (for himself, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. WARNER, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. SNOWE, Ms. COLLINS, and Mr. SPECTER) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

S. Res. 212

Whereas Daniel Pearl was a highly respected journalist with keen insight into world affairs;

Whereas Daniel Pearl's high standards of integrity and his quest for knowledge were a credit to his profession;

Whereas in his reporting, Daniel Pearl made a significant contribution to our Nation through his thoughtful analysis of current events;

Whereas in his conduct, Daniel Pearl embodied the American ideal of a free and vigorous press;

Whereas America's war against terrorism is in defense of our fundamental Constitutional principles, including defense of our First Amendment liberties;

Whereas barbaric acts were committed against a citizen of the United States; and

Whereas the United States is determined to vigorously pursue and punish the perpetrators of this unjustified taking of human life: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) mourns the death of Daniel Pearl and expresses its condolences to his wife, unborn child, and family; and

(2) salutes Daniel Pearl for his principled and fearless pursuit of journalistic excellence.

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