Senate Resolution 24 PAG LIN 1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. ___ 1 2 BY IVERSON, ANGELO, KRAMER, 1 3 McKIBBEN, and LARSON 1 4 A Resolution reaffirming Iowa's commitment to freedom 1 5 and democracy and calling for an end to terrorism. 1 6 WHEREAS, Iowa joins the United States and fellow 1 7 democratic nations in their commitment to freedom and 1 8 their support of self=government; and 1 9 WHEREAS, Iowa and free nations abroad share a 1 10 dedication to ridding the world of terrorism; and 1 11 WHEREAS, Iowa stands together with the United 1 12 States, Israel, and other free nations to oppose 1 13 individuals and states that practice, condone, or 1 14 support terrorism or unconventional warfare directed 1 15 toward a democracy or its people; and 1 16 WHEREAS, Iowa supports American foreign policy that 1 17 includes, as a core principle, an unwavering 1 18 commitment to protecting and preserving democratic 1 19 governments; NOW THEREFORE, 1 20 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Iowa Senate 1 21 commends the people of democratic nations for 1 22 reaffirming their dedication to democratic ideals; and 1 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Iowa Senate 1 24 conveys both its respect for the freely expressed will 1 25 of the people of fellow free nations, and its 1 26 intention to engage in constructive relations with 1 27 governments devoted to democracy, and urges the 1 28 international community to do so as well; and 1 29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Iowa Senate 1 30 reaffirms the close bonds of friendship that have 2 1 bound the people of the United States and the people 2 2 of other free nations together through turbulent 2 3 times; and 2 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Iowa Senate urges 2 5 organizations, individuals, and states who are 2 6 encouraging or aiding terrorist acts against free 2 7 nations to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure, end 2 8 incitement to violence in official media, and embrace 2 9 democracy; and 2 10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Iowa Senate 2 11 restates Iowa's commitment to a secure peace for free 2 12 nations fighting terrorism. 2 13 LSB 3365SS 80 2 14 dea/cf/24