HCONRES 125 · 102th Congress · International Affairs
Stating that the Congress is convinced that the perpetuation of Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq is incompatible with the stated goal of the United Nations Security Council to restore international peace and security to the Middle East, and urges the President to pursue, through the United Nations Security Council, the demand of the expeditious replacement of Saddam Hussein as the leader of Iraq.
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1991-05-10)
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Considers: (1) the stated goals and actions of Saddam Hussein as a direct indication that his continued rule in Iraq would result in aggression against neighboring states and further genocidal efforts against ethnic and religious groups within Iraq; and (2) the perpetuation of Hussein's rule incompatible with the principles of the United Nations (U.N.) and the goal of U.N. Security Council Resolution 678, which authorizes the use of force to restore international peace and security in the area. Commends the President for his ability to unite and mobilize the community of nations through the U.N. Security Council, providing the leadership necessary to overturn the Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait. Urges the President to mobilize the international community through the Security Council to achieve a resolution demanding the expeditious replacement of Hussein as military and political leader of Iraq.…
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Cosponsors (10)
6 Democrats4 Republicans