SENATE RESOLUTION 173--CONDEMNING VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST IRANIAN-AMERICANS IN THE WAKE OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS -- (Senate - October 18, 2001)

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   Mr. HATCH submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

   S. Res. 173

   Whereas all Americans are united in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the terrorists who planned and carried out the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and in pursuing all those responsible for those attacks and their sponsors until they are brought to justice;

   Whereas Iranian-Americans form a vibrant, peaceful, and law-abiding part of America's people;

   Whereas Iranian-Americans stand resolutely in support of the commitment of our Government to bring the terrorists and those that harbor them to justice;

   Whereas Iranian-Americans, as do all Americans, condemn acts of violence and prejudice against any American; and

   Whereas the Senate is seriously concerned by the number of crimes against Americans of Middle Eastern descent, including Iranian-Americans, all across the Nation that have been reported in the wake of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001: Now, therefore, be it

   Resolved, That the Senate--

   (1) declares that, in the quest to identify, locate, and bring to justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, should be protected;

   (2) condemns bigotry and any acts of violence or discrimination against any Americans, including Iranian-Americans;

   (3) calls upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to work to prevent and prosecute crimes against all Americans, including Iranian-Americans.