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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 2, 1982 ISRAEL—U.S. RESPONSE ACTIONS BY UNITED ASSEMBLY

TO ANY NATIONS

96 STAT. 2673

ILLEGAL GENERAL P^- ^' 1982 [H. Con. Res. 322]

Whereas the United Nations was founded on the principle of universality; and Whereas the charter stipulates that United Nations members may be suspended by the General Assembly only "upon the recommendation of the Security Council"; and Whereas any move by the General Assembly that would illegally deny Israel its credentials in the Assembly would be a direct violation of these provisions of the charter: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That if Israel is ill^ally expelled, suspended, denied its credentials, or in any other manner denied its right to participate in the General Assembly of the United Nations or any specialized agency of the United Nations, it is the sense of Congress that the United States should— (1) suspend its participation in the General Assembly or such United Nations agency; and (2) withhold its assessed contribution to the United Nations or to the specialized agency involved until this illegal action is reversed. SEC. 2. It is the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should communicate to the member states of the General Assembly of the United Nations what the Congress has herein resolved. Agreed to December 1, 1982. AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS—HONORING O F VOLUNTEERS

Dec. 2.1982 [H. Con. Res. 376]

Whereas the volunteers of the American National Red Cross who served in or near combat zones in times of war have shown great loyalty in the service of their country; Whereas such volunteers have displayed exceptional courage while stationed near frontline battle positions; Whereas such volunteers have demonstrated true compassion in the service of this Nation by tending to the needs of sick, wounded, and weary soldiers fighting to maintain the freedom of the American people; Whereas many Red Cross volunteers have remained on, or returned to, foreign soil after the cessation of hostilities in further service to the United States; and Whereas volunteers of the American National Red Cross have asked for no benefits and have received no recognition from the country they so gallantly served and deserve the thanks of all Americans: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That the Congress— (1) recognizes the outstanding service and patriotism exhibited by volunteers of the American National Red Cross during times of war, and

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