HCONRES 222 · 107th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the inherent right of self-defense.

Introduced 2001-09-10· Sponsored by Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.(2001-09-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that Congress: (1) reaffirms the inherent right of self-defense against armed attack, as embodied in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, for all nations, including Israel; (2) recognizes that preemptive measures used to prevent terrorist attacks on civilian populations are a recognized and legitimate use of state power in conformance with the inherent right of self-defense of all nations including Israel; and (3) supports Israel in its legitimate exercise of internationally recognized rights of self-defense.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans