H.Res. 61 · 108th Congress
Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and fair elections, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Eric Cantor
- Introduced
- 2003-02-11
- Latest action
- 2003-02-12 · Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 3 Present (Roll no. 22).
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Commends the people of Israel for reaffirming their dedication to democratic ideals as expressed in their election on January 28, 2003.Urges the: (1) Palestinian leadership to abide by its commitments made to the United States and to Israel; and (2) the Palestinian people to act on President Bush's call of June 24, 2002, to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure, end incitement to violence in official media, elect new leaders not compromised by terror, and embrace democracy.Restates U.S. commitment to secure peace for Israel.