H.Res. 734 — Engrossed in House

H. RES. 734 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 18, 2014 RESOLUTION Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff were highly respected journalists whose integrity and dedication were a credit to their profession; Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff embodied the spirit of our Nation’s First Amendment liberties, including the freedom of the press; Whereas James Foley and Steven Sotloff made significant contributions to our Nation through their courageous reporting of events in Libya, Syria, and elsewhere; and Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a terrorist organization responsible for committing barbaric acts against United States citizens, religious and ethnic minorities, and those who do not subscribe to ISIL’s depraved, violent, and oppressive ideology: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns the terrorist acts of ISIL, including the barbaric and deplorable murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; (2) salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their unwavering and courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most difficult and dangerous of conditions; (3) mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff; and (4) offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Clerk.