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Re: H CON 118

From: POW-MIA InterNetwork

Date: March 27, 2003

Congress, who has done virtually nothing all these years, did something today.
Text of H Con 118 is not yet available. It will be posted as soon as it is published.

"House Passes Resolution Demanding
Iraq Abide by Geneva Convention on POW Treatment
The Associated Press
Published: Mar 27, 2003


WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Thursday passed a resolution demanding that Iraq abide by international laws regarding prisoners of war. Lawmakers were reacting to a videotape of U.S. prisoners being interviewed by Iraqi officials and to images of Americans who had been killed.

"I am appalled by what we have initially heard about the treatment of our soldiers," said Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga. Referring to Saddam Hussein's government, Kingston said, "Although nothing should surprise us from this brutal regime, this sends a strong signal to Saddam's henchmen that the world is watching and they will be brought to account for their actions."

The resolution, a largely symbolic measure, passed in a 419-0 vote.

The Geneva Conventions on the humane treatment of those affected by war says prisoners of war must be protected "against acts of violence or intimidation and against insults and public curiosity."

Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., criticized the Arab satellite television network Al-Jazeera for airing the video, calling it "deplorable." Pence also had strong words for the Qatar government, where the television station is based. "