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Week Ending December 16, 2005

 

H.RES.534 Recognizing the importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq.

 

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Saddam Hussein is being tried in Baghdad and this Resolution supports the efforts and responsibilities of the Iraqi Judicial system and the Special Tribunal in particular.

 

 

Sponsor: Representative Michael C. Burgess (R-TX-26th)<<Selection in Document>>

Vote: Passed House 408 to 1 December 16, 2005 (RC 651)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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Whereas the United States is supportive of a sovereign governing body in Iraq, including the current government as well as future duly elected governments and appointed officials;

Whereas Iraq, as do all sovereign nations, has the duty and responsibility to indict, prosecute, and punish criminals within its jurisdiction;

Whereas the Iraqi Special Tribunal holds the sovereign power to prosecute criminals;

Whereas certain accused individuals have allegedly committed egregious crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes;

Whereas the people of a free and democratic Iraq deserve justice for the horrific crimes inflicted upon them; and

Whereas the Iraqi Special Tribunal is empaneled to bring swift and impartial justice for the people, victims, and the nation of Iraq: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives fully supports an independent Iraqi judiciary and its efforts to serve the cause of justice in a free and democratic Iraq.

 

 

 

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