*EPF205 10/22/2002
Text: Measure Urges Renewed Efforts in Terror War After Bali Bombing
(H. Res. 589 extends support to government, people of Indonesia) (670)

Representative Alcee Hastings (Democrat of Florida) submitted to the House of Representatives October 16 House Resolution 589 (H. Res. 589), which condemns the October 12 terror attack in Bali, Indonesia.

The proposed resolution also offers support to the people and government of Indonesia.

H. Res. 589 urges Indonesia and other countries "to live up to commitments adopted in the aftermath of the attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001."

The proposed resolution also calls on President Bush to provide "any resources available to help Indonesia to address this current crisis, and bring to justice those individuals and organizations responsible."

Hastings is a member of both the House Rules Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence.

Following is the text of House Resolution 589 from the Congressional Record:

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Condemning the recent violent bombing in Indonesia and urging renewed effort for the international war on terrorism.

Introduced in House
HRES 589 IH
107th CONGRESS
2d Session

H. RES. 589

Condemning the recent violent bombing in Indonesia and urging renewed effort for the international war on terrorism.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 16, 2002

Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

RESOLUTION

Condemning the recent violent bombing in Indonesia and urging renewed effort for the international war on terrorism.

Whereas more than 188 persons lost their lives, more than 300 persons were seriously wounded, and approximately 200 persons are missing, as a result of the cowardly and merciless bombing in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday, October 12, 2002;

Whereas the victims of this awful crime of unspeakable horror were citizens of countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, including the United States;

Whereas at least 2 United States citizens were killed and 3 were injured as a result of this heinous crime;

Whereas in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438 (October 14, 2002), the Security Council expressed its outrage at the violence that occurred on October 12, 2002, in Bali, Indonesia, and expressed its deep sympathy and condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia;

Whereas in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1438, the Security Council urged all states to work together urgently and to cooperate with and provide support and assistance to the Indonesian authorities in their efforts to find and bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers, and sponsors of these terrorist attacks;

Whereas the magnitude of this act is so very grave and dastardly that is goes beyond any level of civil understanding of man's ability to inflict pain and suffering on his fellow man;

Whereas this normally peaceful Hindu area is increasingly subject to terrorism by Islamic terrorist groups;

Whereas tourism is a key component of Indonesia's foreign exchange, generating 10 percent of its total exports, and this crime may affect the economy of a country that is trying to develop into a mature and prosperous nation;

Whereas Bali, Indonesia was just emerging from a 12-month downturn in tourism that occurred after the attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001;

Whereas the Department of State has ordered that nonessential United States employees and their families leave Indonesia; and

Whereas the Department of State has urged Americans to leave Indonesia due to increased security concerns: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) condemns any and all acts of violence and terrorism;

(2) expresses its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the Americans who were killed or injured in the bombing in Bali, Indonesia that occurred on October 12, 2002, and expresses its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of victims who were citizens of other countries;

(3) expresses its support to the Government and people of Indonesia;

(4) urges the Government of Indonesia and all countries to live up to commitments adopted in the aftermath of the attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and

(5) urges the President to provide any resources available to help Indonesia to address this current crisis, and bring to justice those individuals and organizations responsible.

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