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IL HR0824

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the President and Congress to begin an expedited withdrawal of military forces from Afghanistan, accelerating the current withdrawal plan set for the 2014 timeframe
  • Acknowledges that over 1,500 American service members and dozens of allied forces have been killed during more than a decade of military operations in Afghanistan
  • Notes that despite significant progress and hundreds of billions of dollars in nation-building resources, the foreign military and civilian presence has not been accepted by a broad spectrum of the Afghan population, placing personnel in grave danger
  • Recognizes the original military objectives of disrupting al-Qaeda, eliminating its leaders including Osama bin Laden, and helping establish a secure Afghan society have been substantially achieved
  • Directs that copies of this resolution be sent to the President, Speaker of the House, and President pro tempore of the Senate

Legislative Description

URGE US-AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/6/2012
Rules2/29/2012

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